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Santa Apolonia, Guatemala
Chimaltenango · Guatemala
Santa Apolonia is a small town in Chimaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 2,396. Elevation: 7,598 ft (2,316 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Santa Apolonia
Santa Apolonia is a municipality in the northern part of Chimaltenango department of Guatemala. Santa Apolonia is bordered by the towns of Tecpán to the west and south, San José Poaquil to the east and San Juan Comalapa to the southeast. The geographical extension of the town is 96 square kilometers (37 mi²).
People
Climate
| Population | 2,396 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,598 ft (2,316 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7905°, -90.9727° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Chimaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.7 inches (1,769 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Apolonia
Santa Apolonia is a small town in Guatemala (Chimaltenango) with a population of 2,396. The city sits at an elevation of 7,598 feet (2,316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,598 ft (2,316 m) |
| Area | 126.5 sq mi (327.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7905°N, 90.9727°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2005 | LAGO DE ATITLAN | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 33 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 134 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 115 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 34 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 37 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 59 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 61 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 62 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 93 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 128 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 12.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Santa Apolonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 56°F in December to 61°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.3") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Santa Apolonia
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EORM. Canton Agua Escondida, Chichicastenango, Quiche | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Xetzac Tecpán | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Choantonio, Santa Apolonia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Aldea Panimacoc, Tecpán Guatemala | — | — | — | — |
| ESCUELA Oficial Rural Mixta Aldea Agua Escondida Tecpán Guatemala | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Apolonia
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Infinita | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Punto 90.5 Guatemala | 90.5 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| Radio Viva 95.3 Guatemala | 95.3 fm, español | MP3 | |
| Exa FM 101.7 Guatemala | 101.7 fm, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| Clásica 102.5 Guatemala | 102.5 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Red 106.1 Guatemala | 106.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Exa FM Guatemala | 101.7 fm, centroamérica | MP3 | |
| Actitud 100.9 | \, christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Actitud | christian music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Guate digital | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Actitud 100.9 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ixchel | community radio | AAC | |
| Globo 98.9 Guatemala | 98.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mía 93.7 Guatemala | 93.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Activa 95.1 FM. En linea católica | católica, diócesis sololá-chimaltenango | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Santa Apolonia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azul Maya Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Casa Cakchiquel | ||||
| Casa Santo Domingo | ||||
| Centro Cultural | ||||
| Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala | ||||
| Choco Museo | ||||
| La Antigua Galeria de Arte | ||||
| La Nueva Fábrica | ||||
| Landscapes of memory | ||||
| MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Colonial | ||||
| Museo De Máscaras Ceremoniales | ||||
| Museo de Q'umarkaj | ||||
| Museo de Santiago | ||||
| Museo de sitio de Iximché | ||||
| Museo del Libro Antiguo | ||||
| Museo del Santo Hermano Pedro | ||||
| Museo La Merced | ||||
| Museo Lacustre Atitlán | ||||
| Museo Regional | ||||
| Museo San Augustin | ||||
| Museo Santiago de los Caballeros | ||||
| Museums Promenade | ||||
| Palacio de los Capitanes |
Libraries in Santa Apolonia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala y de la Fundación Cultural Duane Carter | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Tecpan Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Paco Piñas | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Apolonia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almacenes Tropigas | |||||
| Central de Mayoreo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Chuguila | |||||
| El Gallo más Gallo | |||||
| Grand Plaza Asis | |||||
| La Curacao | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Antigua | |||||
| Mercado de Chichicastenango | |||||
| Mercado El Carmen | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Comalapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San José Poaquil | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Jose Poaquil No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal, Tecpan | |||||
| Plaza Ordoñez | |||||
| Utz Market | |||||
| ventas |
Hotels in Santa Apolonia
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Apolonia
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Apolonia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Brewery | ||||
| Cervecería Los Pollos | ||||
| Cervicería | ||||
| El Zapote |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Apolonia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Apolonia
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| Coban Airport | CBV | Medium Airport |
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Apolonia
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Centro Americana Belen | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Revovación | |
| Iglesia de Dios Galilea Aldea Agua Escondida Tecpán | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Avivamiento Pentecostes Central | |
| Iglesia evangélica Pentecostes Rey | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Siloe |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
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What is the population of Santa Apolonia?
Santa Apolonia has a population of 2,396 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 126.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Apolonia?
Santa Apolonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches.