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Santa Eulalia, Guatemala

Huehuetenango · Guatemala

Santa Eulalia is a small town in Huehuetenango, Guatemala with a population of 4,921. Elevation: 8,507 ft (2,593 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,921 Population 2/sq mi density
8,507 ft Elevation 2,593 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
79.5 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Santa Eulalia

Santa Eulalia is a municipality located in the north-east of the department of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, Central America. This town is rich in culture and traditions. The majority of people here speak the Q'anjob'al language.

People

Population4,921
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain79.5 in/yr
Sunny Days194/yr
Elevation8,507 ft (2,593 m)
Population4,921
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation8,507 ft (2,593 m)
Coordinates15.7306°, -91.4585°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceHuehuetenango
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation79.5 inches (2,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Eulalia

Santa Eulalia is a small town in Guatemala (Huehuetenango) with a population of 4,921. The city sits at an elevation of 8,507 feet (2,593 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Santa Eulalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,507 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Guatemala avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,507 ft (2,593 m)
Area2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.7306°N, 91.4585°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.5"
109% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

540 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 109 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 108 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 99 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 144 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 135 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 136 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 131 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 66 km
Apr 10, 1994 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala M6.0 127 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 140 km
Dec 12, 1999 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala M5.8 111 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 147 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 70 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 138 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 34 km
Sep 11, 2001 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala M5.6 83 km
Apr 18, 2010 18 km SW of Flores Costa Cuca, Guatemala M5.6 147 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala M5.5 84 km
Oct 14, 2012 5 km SE of Tinajas 1ra. Sección, Mexico M5.5 147 km
Jan 11, 2014 8 km SSW of Pajapita, Guatemala M5.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 266 km
2001 Iris Category 3 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 - 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 96 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 104 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 109 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 128 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 150 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 153 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 160 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 176 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 13.6 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 12.2 in
August 60°F (15°C) 10.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 12.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 8.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in

Santa Eulalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 54°F in January to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Santa Eulalia

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School Music Staccato - - - -
Instituto Basico por Cooperativa Santa Eulalia - - - -
Colegio Parroquial Santa Eulalia - - - -
Colegio Evangelico Shalem - - - -
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Museums in Santa Eulalia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Balam

Farmers Markets in Santa Eulalia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Soloma (Actualemnte en disputa con la iglesia)
Mercado Municipal No.1
Mercado Municipal No.2
Mercado Municipal No1
Mercado y Terminal de Santa Eulalia
Municipal Market

Restaurants in Santa Eulalia

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carmen Calusha

Gas Stations in Santa Eulalia

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Eulalence

Banks in Santa Eulalia

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banrural
Cooperativa San Pedro R.L.

Airports Near Santa Eulalia

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barillas upper-Small Airport
Canilla Airport-Small Airport
Chajul Airport-Small Airport
Comitan Airport-Small Airport
Cuarto Pueblo Airport-Small Airport
Flore del Norte Airport-Small Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Ixquisis Airport-Small Airport
Jayabaj Airport-Small Airport
Los Angeles Airstrip-Small Airport
Miguel Aleman Airport-Small Airport
Nebaj-Small Airport
Nueva Generación Maya Airport-Small Airport
Playa Grande AirportPKJSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
Rancho Pal-Small Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall Airport
San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno Candelaria-Small Airport
San Pedro Cotija Airport-Small Airport
Uspantan Airport-Small Airport
Xalbal-Small Airport
Yalcok Airport-Small Airport
Zacualpa Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Eulalia

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangélica C.A. ESMIRNA

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

🇬🇹 About Guatemala

Capital Guatemala City
Population 17,247,807
Area 108,890 km²
GDP (USD) $104,368,755,055
GDP per capita $5,758
HDI 0.662
Life expectancy 72.6 years
Internet users 56.1%
Urban population 55.6%
Currency GTQ (Quetzal)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +502
TLD .gt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Guatemala

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
Jun 30 Army Day Army Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 20 Revolution Day Revolution Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Eulalia

What is the population of Santa Eulalia?

Santa Eulalia has a population of 4,921 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,995.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Eulalia?

Santa Eulalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.5 inches.

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