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Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala

Sacatepéquez · Guatemala

Santa María de Jesús is a small city in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala with a population of 21,795. Elevation: 6,768 ft (2,063 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,795 Population 878/sq mi density
6,768 ft Elevation 2,063 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
81.6 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Santa María de Jesús

Santa María de Jesús

Santa Maria de Jesus is a town with a population of 21,795, and a municipality in the department of Sacatepéquez about 10 km from the city of Antigua Guatemala. It is located under the slopes of Volcán de Agua. This town has a height of 2,070 meters above sea level. Its central square has a temple built in the seventeenth century with a carved entry arch. Spanish and Kaqchikel are spoken in this town.

People

Population21,795
Density878/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain81.6 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation6,768 ft (2,063 m)
Population21,795
Population Density878 / sq mi
Elevation6,768 ft (2,063 m)
Coordinates14.4945°, -90.7104°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceSacatepéquez
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation81.6 inches (2,072 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María de Jesús

Santa María de Jesús is a small city in Guatemala (Sacatepéquez) with a population of 21,795. The city sits at an elevation of 6,768 feet (2,063 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Santa María de Jesús

Santa María de Jesús 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 14.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.8
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 99.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 250.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 176.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 165.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 239.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 115.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.6
Santa María de Jesús enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,768 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above Guatemala avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,768 ft (2,063 m)
Area24.8 sq mi (64.3 km²)
Population Density878/sq mi
Coordinates14.4945°N, 90.7104°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.6"
115% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 17.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,761 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 140 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 147 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 91 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 105 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 83 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 97 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 69 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 67 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 91 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 47 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 34 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 86 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 84 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 27 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 94 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 102 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 49 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 104 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 82 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 222 km
2001 Iris Category 4 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 60 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 140 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 132 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 5 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 17 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 18 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 18 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 38 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 50 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 53 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 80 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 84 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 88 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 92 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 93 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 95 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 101 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
April 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 8.3 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 16.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 10.8 in
August 69°F (21°C) 11.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 17.1 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 9.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in

Santa María de Jesús has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 67°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Santa María de Jesús

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 María de Jesús

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Mima
Casa Santo Domingo
Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala
Choco Museo
Efrain Recinos
Ferrari
Fundación Rozas-Botrán
Kaji Tulam Casa de la Memoria
Kaminal Juyú
Kaminal Juyú
La Antigua Galeria de Arte
La Nueva Fábrica
Landscapes of memory
MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala
Museo Arquidiocesano de Santiago de Guatemala
Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo
Museo de Arqueología y Etnología
Museo de Arte Colonial
Museo de Arte Moderno 'Carlos Mérida'
Museo de Arte Moderno 'Carlos Mérida'
Museo de la Iglesia de San Francisco
Museo de la Universidad de San Carlos
Museo de Los Niños
Museo de los Niños
Museo de los Niños
Museo de Santiago
Museo del Ejército de Guatemala
Museo del Ejército de Guatemala
Museo del Ferrocarril
Museo del Holocausto Guatemala
Museo del Libro Antiguo
Museo del Santo Hermano Pedro
Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena
Museo La Merced
Museo Miraflores
Museo Miraflores
Museo Nacional de Historia
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural "Jorge Ibarra"
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural "Jorge Ibarra"
Museo Numismático de Guatemala
Museo Popol Vuh
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 María de Jesús

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo General de Centro América0.0
Archivo General de Centro América0.0
Archivo General de Centro América0.0
Biblioteca Ambiental0.0
Biblioteca Ambiental0.0
Biblioteca Banco de Guatemala0.0
Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala0.0
Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala0.0
Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala y de la Fundación Cultural Duane Carter0.0
Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala, zona 50.0
Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala, zona 50.0
Biblioteca El Porveniir de los Obreros0.0
Biblioteca Ludwig Von Mises - UFM0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Nacional de Guatemala "Luis Cardoza y Aragón"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Cristóbal Colón0.0
Bliblioteca Municipal0.0
Edificio schafer0.0
Edificio schafer0.0
Edificio schafer0.0
Fouders' Library and Educational Resource Center0.0
Gobal Paper0.0
Gobal Paper0.0
Gobal Paper0.0
Hemeroteca Nacional de Guatemala, sección para no videntes.0.0
Hemeroteca Nacional de Guatemala, sección para no videntes.0.0
Hemeroteca Nacional de Guatemala, sección para no videntes.0.0
La Teca0.0
La Teca0.0
libreria0.0
libreria0.0
libreria0.0
libreria0.0
libreria 10.0
libreria 10.0
libreria 10.0
libreria 10.0
libreria 20.0
libreria 20.0
libreria 20.0
libreria 20.0
Librería Maribel0.0
Librería Maribel0.0
Librería Maribel0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa María de Jesús

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central de Mayoreo - CENMA
El Amate
Gran Bazar Navideno
Mercadito
Mercadito
Mercadito
Mercado Candelaria
Mercado Central
Mercado Cervantes
Mercado Colón
Mercado Concepción-Mercado Central de Villa Nueva
Mercado de Amatitlán
Mercado de Antigua
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de Boca del Monte
Mercado de Boca del Monte
Mercado de Boca del Monte
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 Gallito
Mercado El Limon
Mercado El Limon
Mercado El Monumento
Mercado el Tierrero
Mercado Justo Rufino Barrios
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado La Cuchilla
Mercado La Florida
Mercado La Palmita
Mercado la Parroquia
Mercado La Terminal
Mercado La Veinte
Mercado La Villa de Guadalupe
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Comalapa
Mercado municipal de San Miguel Petapa
Mercado Municipal de Villa Canales
Mercado Municipal San Lucas Sacatepéquez
Mercado Municipal Santa Catarina Pinula
Mercado municipal Villa Lobos II
Mercado No. 2
Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas
Mercado San Bartolome Milpas Altas
Mercado San Jose Jocotales
Mercado San Jose Jocotales
Mercado Sur
Mercado Sur Dos
Mercado Zona 12
Mercano Municipal Minerva
Plaza del Comercio Popular
Plaza del Comercio Popular
Twinkle
Utz Market
ventas

Restaurants in Santa María de Jesús

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carmona
Nanu

Cafes in Santa María de Jesús

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SALON DE EVENTOS BELLA VISTA

Monuments in Santa María de Jesús

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Cruz
El Cruz
El Cruz
El Cruz

Bus Stations in Santa María de Jesús

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buses para Antiguas (10Q)

Gas Stations in Santa María de Jesús

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Santa María
Gasolinera Santa María

Banks in Santa María de Jesús

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banrural

Breweries in Santa María de Jesús

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Antigua Brewery
Cerveceria 14
Cervercería Centroamericana
Cervercería Centroamericana
Cervercería Centroamericana
Cervercería Centroamericana
El Zapote

Stadiums & Teams in Santa María de Jesús

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Manuel F. Carrera (El Trébol)
Estadio Municipal de Futbol San Bartolomé Milpas Altas
Estadio Municipal Manuel Augusto Navas
Estadio Revolución
Graderío
Parque Erick Barrondo

Airports Near Santa María de Jesús

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
Canilla AirportSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
Iztapa AeroclubSmall Airport
Jayabaj AirportSmall Airport
La Noria AirportSmall Airport
Monterrico AirportSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Tiquisate AirportSmall Airport
Zacualpa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa María de Jesús

73 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AGAR
BIOLAB
BIOLAB
Blu Medical
Blue Medical: Clínica Portales
Bluemedical PCR test
Bluemedical PCR test
cadeg
CAPI
CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico
CEDIP Laboratorio Clínico
Centro Clínico El Portal
Centro Clínico El Portal
Centro de diagnóstico Blue Medical Portales
Centro de Especialidades Oculares
Centro de Especialidades Oculares
Centro de Salud de la zona 3
Centro de Salud de la zona 3
Centro De Salud Santiago Sacatepequez
Centro de Terapia Infantil
Centro Médico Theilheimer
Centro Médico Theilheimer
Cericap
Cericap
clinica de alergias
Clínica de Nutrición Aplicada CLINAP
Clínica de Obesidad y Nutricion
Clínica Dental
Clínica Dental Larrie
Clínica Dental Larrie
Clínica Dental Sonrie
Clínica Dental Sonrie
Clínica Medica
Clínica Medica
Clínica Médica La Económica
Clínica medica renal emanuel, s.a.
Clínica medica renal emanuel, s.a.
Clínica Municipal
Clínica Municipal
Clínica Oftalmológica
Clínica Quiropráctica A. López
Clínicas del Dr. Help
Clínicas del Dr. Help
Clínicas Médicas
CLINITAD
Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi
Consultorio Médico del Dr. Simi
Dispensario Municipal
Dispensario Municipal
Dr. Heráclito Enríquez
Edificio Verona
EPss
EPss
Fuente de Vida
Fundación Marco Antonio
Fundación Marco Antonio
Gastrosoluciones
Hope International
Laboratorio Clinico
Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada
Laboratorio Clínico La Brigada
Medicorp
NIAC Laboratorio Clinico
NIAC Laboratorio Clinico
Nuestras Clínicas
Prevención Cancer de Mama Guatemala
Salud al Alcance EPSS
Salud al Alcance EPSS
Sanatorio
Sanatorio
Sanatorio Casa De La Salud
Servident
Velvet Physical Therapy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa María de Jesús

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dulce nombre de Jesús
El Calvario

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

Volcanoes Near Santa María de Jesús

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m

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 María de Jesús

What is the population of Santa María de Jesús?

Santa María de Jesús has a population of 21,795 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 878 people per square mile, spread across 24.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María de Jesús?

Santa María de Jesús enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.6 inches.

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