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Santa Catarina Barahona, Guatemala
Sacatepéquez · Guatemala
Santa Catarina Barahona is a small town in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala with a population of 3,214. Elevation: 4,879 ft (1,487 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Catarina Barahona
Santa Catarina Barahona is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Sacatepéquez.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,214 |
| Population Density | 1,317 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,879 ft (1,487 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.5514°, -90.7860° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Sacatepéquez |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.0 inches (1,398 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Catarina Barahona
Santa Catarina Barahona is a small town in Guatemala (Sacatepéquez) with a population of 3,214. The city sits at an elevation of 4,879 feet (1,487 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Santa Catarina Barahona
Santa Catarina Barahona has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1123 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,879 ft (1,487 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5514°N, 90.7860°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 50 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 135 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 125 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 11 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 11 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 13 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 27 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 60 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 83 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Santa Catarina Barahona has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in December to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Santa Catarina Barahona
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 Catarina Barahona
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Santo Domingo | ||||
| Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala | ||||
| Choco Museo | ||||
| Efrain Recinos | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| Kaminal Juyú | ||||
| La Antigua Galeria de Arte | ||||
| La Nueva Fábrica | ||||
| Landscapes of memory | ||||
| MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala | ||||
| Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo | ||||
| Museo Cultura Cotzumalguapa | ||||
| Museo de Arte Colonial | ||||
| Museo de Santiago | ||||
| Museo de sitio de Iximché | ||||
| Museo del Libro Antiguo | ||||
| Museo del Santo Hermano Pedro | ||||
| Museo La Merced | ||||
| Museo Miraflores | ||||
| Museo Miraflores | ||||
| Museo Regional de Santiago | ||||
| Museo Regional de Santiago | ||||
| Museo San Augustin | ||||
| Museo Santiago de los Caballeros | ||||
| Museums Promenade | ||||
| Palacio de los Capitanes | ||||
| Santo Domingo del Cerro |
Libraries in Santa Catarina Barahona
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Ambiental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Ambiental | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Banco de Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Gobal Paper | 0.0 | |||||
| Gobal Paper | 0.0 | |||||
| Gobal Paper | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Maribel | 0.0 | |||||
| Paco Piñas | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Catarina Barahona
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Mayoreo - CENMA | |||||
| Gran Bazar Navideno | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercado Concepción-Mercado Central de Villa Nueva | |||||
| Mercado de Amatitlán | |||||
| Mercado de Antigua | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de la 20 | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado de La Carolingia | |||||
| Mercado El Carmen | |||||
| Mercado El Monumento | |||||
| Mercado La Cuchilla | |||||
| Mercado La Florida | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado La Veinte | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Comalapa | |||||
| Mercado municipal de San Miguel Petapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Lucas Sacatepéquez | |||||
| Mercado municipal Villa Lobos II | |||||
| Mercado Municipal, Tecpan | |||||
| Mercado No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas | |||||
| Mercado Sur | |||||
| Mercado Zona 12 | |||||
| Twinkle | |||||
| Utz Market | |||||
| ventas |
Hotels in Santa Catarina Barahona
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Catarina Barahona
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Brewery | ||||
| Cerveceria 14 | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| Cervercería Centroamericana | ||||
| El Zapote |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Catarina Barahona
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Municipal de Futbol San Bartolomé Milpas Altas | ||
| Estadio Municipal Manuel Augusto Navas | ||
| Estadio Revolución | ||
| Graderío | ||
| Parque Erick Barrondo |
Airports Near Santa Catarina Barahona
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| San José Airport | GSJ | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Iztapa Aeroclub | — | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monterrico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Santa Catarina Barahona
30 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BIOLAB | ||
| BIOLAB | ||
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| Bluemedical PCR test | ||
| CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico | ||
| Centro Clínico El Portal | ||
| Centro Clínico El Portal | ||
| Centro De Salud Santiago Sacatepequez | ||
| Clínica Dental | ||
| Clínica Dental Larrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Larrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Sonrie | ||
| Clínica Dental Sonrie | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica Medica | ||
| Clínica Médica La Económica | ||
| Clínicas del Dr. Help | ||
| Clínicas del Dr. Help | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi | ||
| Fuente de Vida | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada | ||
| NIAC Laboratorio Clinico | ||
| NIAC Laboratorio Clinico | ||
| Sanatorio | ||
| Sanatorio | ||
| Sanatorio Casa De La Salud | ||
| Servident |
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What is the population of Santa Catarina Barahona?
Santa Catarina Barahona has a population of 3,214 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 1,317 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Catarina Barahona?
Santa Catarina Barahona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.