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Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán, Guatemala
Sololá · Guatemala
Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán is a small city in Sololá, Guatemala with a population of 14,734. Elevation: 7,556 ft (2,303 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán
Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan is a municipality in the Sololá department of Guatemala. It is located at about 2,300 metres (7,500 ft) in altitude in the steep mountains of the Sierra Madre range, descending from the western highlands to the southern coastal plain. The indigenous language is Kʼicheʼ. The town experienced large landslides during hurricane Mitch (1998); a year after this catastrophe, many residents moved to higher ground and founded the village of Nueva Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan, in territory called Chwi Pataan or “above the responsibility/duty,”within the independent township of Nahualá, and with private land plots owned principally by Nahualeños prior to 2005.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,734 |
| Population Density | 119 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,556 ft (2,303 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7980°, -91.3587° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Sololá |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.5 inches (1,944 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán
Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán is a small city in Guatemala (Sololá) with a population of 14,734. The city sits at an elevation of 7,556 feet (2,303 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán
Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is May (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2406 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,556 ft (2,303 m) |
| Area | 123.9 sq mi (320.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7980°N, 91.3587°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 | — | 21 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 107 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 81 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 17 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 21 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 28 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 62 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 63 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 89 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 94 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 125 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 14.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 10.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in |
Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 55°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.6") and January the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación cojolya de tejedores mayas | ||||
| Azul Maya Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Casa Cakchiquel | ||||
| Centro Cultural | ||||
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Casa Botrán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo De Máscaras Ceremoniales | ||||
| Museo de Q'umarkaj | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Museo K`ojajaay | ||||
| Museo Lacustre Atitlán | ||||
| Museo Regional | ||||
| Museo Tzununya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almacenes Tropigas | |||||
| Central de Mayoreo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Chuguila | |||||
| CENTRO COMERICIAL | |||||
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| El Gallo más Gallo | |||||
| Grand Plaza Asis | |||||
| La Curacao | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| mercado central | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanía Tzunun'Ya | |||||
| Mercado de Chichicastenango | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Mercado Trigales | |||||
| Plaza Ordoñez |
Restaurants in Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Los Pollos | ||||
| Cervicería |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán?
Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán has a population of 14,734 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 119 people per square mile, spread across 123.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán?
Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.5 inches.