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Santa Bárbara, Guatemala
Huehuetenango · Guatemala
Santa Bárbara is a small town in Huehuetenango, Guatemala with a population of 888. Elevation: 7,989 ft (2,435 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Bárbara
Santa Bárbara är en kommunhuvudort i Guatemala. Den ligger i kommunen Municipio de Santa Bárbara och departementet Departamento de Huehuetenango, i den västra delen av landet, 140 km nordväst om huvudstaden Guatemala City. Santa Bárbara ligger 2 308 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 888.
People
Climate
| Population | 888 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,989 ft (2,435 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.3162°, -91.6328° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Huehuetenango |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.0 inches (1,423 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Bárbara
Santa Bárbara is a small town in Guatemala (Huehuetenango) with a population of 888. The city sits at an elevation of 7,989 feet (2,435 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,989 ft (2,435 m) |
| Area | 106.1 sq mi (274.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3162°N, 91.6328°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 85 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 116 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 55 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 59 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 63 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 122 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 124 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 152 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in |
Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 59°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Santa Bárbara
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Santa Bárbara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Balam | ||||
| Museo Zaculeo |
Libraries in Santa Bárbara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca URL | 0.0 | |||||
| Blioteca BAM | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Bárbara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kul box | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de la Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Kaibil Balam | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Merco Municiapl de Chiantla | |||||
| Plaza Municipal |
Gas Stations in Santa Bárbara
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Bárbara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Bárbara
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | — | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barillas upper | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| Cuarto Pueblo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Villalobos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flore del Norte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Ixquisis Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Angeles Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Generación Maya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Rancho Pal | — | Small Airport |
| San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno Candelaria | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Cotija Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Xalbal | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
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What is the population of Santa Bárbara?
Santa Bárbara has a population of 888 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 106.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Bárbara?
Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.0 inches.