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Sipacapa, Guatemala
San Marcos · Guatemala
Sipacapa is a small town in San Marcos, Guatemala with a population of 661. Elevation: 6,499 ft (1,981 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Sipacapa
Sipacapa is a municipality in the San Marcos department, situated in the Western highlands of Guatemala. Sipacapa's population of around 14,000 is spread among 14 village communities, scattered over mountainous terrain. Sipacapa is considered a linguistic community, as Sipakapense is a Maya language unique to the municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 661 |
| Population Density | 20 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,499 ft (1,981 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.2125°, -91.6342° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | San Marcos |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.0 inches (1,423 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sipacapa
Sipacapa is a small town in Guatemala (San Marcos) with a population of 661. The city sits at an elevation of 6,499 feet (1,981 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 56.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,499 ft (1,981 m) |
| Area | 33.9 sq mi (87.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2125°N, 91.6342°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 | — | 76 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 139 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 105 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 48 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 51 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 52 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 114 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 116 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 144 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in |
Sipacapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 59°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Sipacapa
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 Sipacapa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Zaculeo |
Libraries in Sipacapa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca URL | 0.0 | |||||
| Blioteca BAM | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sipacapa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kul box | |||||
| Mercado de la Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Kaibil Balam | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado no. 1 | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Merco Municiapl de Chiantla | |||||
| Plaza Municipal | |||||
| Terminal Market |
Gas Stations in Sipacapa
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sipacapa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sipacapa
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | — | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barillas upper | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Villalobos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Rancho Pal | — | Small Airport |
| San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno Candelaria | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Cotija Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Xalbal | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Sipacapa?
Sipacapa has a population of 661 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 33.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sipacapa?
Sipacapa 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 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.0 inches.