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Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez, Guatemala
Suchitepeque · Guatemala
Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez is a small city in Suchitepeque, Guatemala with a population of 6,270. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez
Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez is a town and municipality in the Suchitepéquez Department of Guatemala.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,270 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.4790°, -91.4833° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Suchitepeque |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 99.1 inches (2,518 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez
Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez is a small city in Guatemala (Suchitepeque) with a population of 6,270. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 213.1 sq mi (551.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4790°N, 91.4833°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 | — | 32 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 70 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 50 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 32 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 36 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 65 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 65 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 96 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 99 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 121 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 17.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 17.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 16.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in |
Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.8") and January the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez
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 Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo K`ojajaay | ||||
| Museo Tzununya | ||||
| Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria |
Libraries in Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| tienda el alfa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRO COMERICIAL | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanía Tzunun'Ya | |||||
| Mercado de San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 5 |
Stadiums & Teams in Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| San José Airport | GSJ | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez?
Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez has a population of 6,270 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 213.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez?
Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 99.1 inches.