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Santa María Chiquimula, Guatemala
Totonicapán · Guatemala
Santa María Chiquimula is a small city in Totonicapán, Guatemala with a population of 6,980. Elevation: 6,841 ft (2,085 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa María Chiquimula
Santa María Chiquimula is a town, with a population of 15,919, and a municipality in the Totonicapán department of Guatemala. Located in the western highlands of Guatemala at an altitude of 2130 metres. The municipality has an area of 236 km2 (91 sq mi) and a population of 55,013. The Mayan Kʼicheʼ language is spoken among the indigenous people here, but Spanish is also widely spoken. The main products of the region are corn and black beans.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,980 |
| Population Density | 61 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,841 ft (2,085 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.0299°, -91.3292° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Totonicapán |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.1 inches (1,856 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa María Chiquimula
Santa María Chiquimula is a small city in Guatemala (Totonicapán) with a population of 6,980. The city sits at an elevation of 6,841 feet (2,085 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 73.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,841 ft (2,085 m) |
| Area | 114.2 sq mi (295.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0299°N, 91.3292°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 | — | 43 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 131 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 102 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 33 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 39 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 76 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 85 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 139 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 13.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in |
Santa María Chiquimula has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 59°F in January to 65°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 73.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.6") and January the driest (0.9").
Radio Stations near Santa María Chiquimula
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 María Chiquimula
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| 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 Regional | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in Santa María Chiquimula
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa María Chiquimula
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Chuguila | |||||
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| La Curacao | |||||
| mercado central | |||||
| Mercado de Chichicastenango | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado Trigales |
Breweries in Santa María Chiquimula
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Los Pollos |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa María Chiquimula
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa María Chiquimula
15 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 |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Cotija Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Santa María Chiquimula?
Santa María Chiquimula has a population of 6,980 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 114.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa María Chiquimula?
Santa María Chiquimula 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 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.1 inches.