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Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala

Santa Rosa Department · Guatemala

Santa María Ixhuatán is a small town in Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala with a population of 3,634. Elevation: 4,216 ft (1,285 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,634 Population 38/sq mi density
4,216 ft Elevation 1,285 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
72.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Santa María Ixhuatán

Santa María Ixhuatán

Santa María Ixhuatán is a municipality in the Santa Rosa department of Guatemala. It is one of the 14 municipalities of the Santa Rosa department.

People

Population3,634
Density38/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain72.1 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Population3,634
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Coordinates14.1900°, -90.2747°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceSanta Rosa Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation72.1 inches (1,830 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Ixhuatán

Santa María Ixhuatán is a small town in Guatemala (Santa Rosa Department) with a population of 3,634. The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet (1,285 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Santa María Ixhuatán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Guatemala avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Area95.8 sq mi (248.1 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates14.1900°N, 90.2747°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.1"
90% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,803 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 92 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 80 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 131 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 83 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 117 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 62 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 77 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 102 km
May 12, 2017 78 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.2 143 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 121 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 39 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 92 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 63 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 50 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 78 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 130 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 147 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 39 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 44 km
Aug 23, 2025 88 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 127 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 1 188 km
2001 Iris Category 4 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 116 km
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 114 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tecuamburro (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 15 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 21 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 26 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 33 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 41 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 46 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 48 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 58 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 59 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 59 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 62 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 69 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 71 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 72 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 73 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 13.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 10.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 9.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 14.0 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 10.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Santa María Ixhuatán has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Santa María Ixhuatán

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de primaria
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Radio Stations near Santa María Ixhuatán

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
La Jefa Radio El Salvador (SV) banda, grupero 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
Estéreo Solar 98.3 FM deportes, hits AAC+ 32 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

Libraries in Santa María Ixhuatán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librería Jassmín0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa María Ixhuatán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Santa María Ixhuatán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa María Ixhuatán

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
El Jocotillo AirportSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Zapote AirportSmall Airport
Iztapa AeroclubSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
Monterrico AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa María Ixhuatán

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Salón del Reino

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 María Ixhuatán

What is the population of Santa María Ixhuatán?

Santa María Ixhuatán has a population of 3,634 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 95.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Ixhuatán?

Santa María Ixhuatán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.1 inches.

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