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Tacaná, Guatemala
San Marcos · Guatemala
Tacaná is a small city in San Marcos, Guatemala with a population of 6,438. Elevation: 7,963 ft (2,427 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Tacaná
Tacaná is a town and municipality in the Guatemalan department of San Marcos.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,438 |
| Population Density | 31 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,963 ft (2,427 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.2406°, -92.0672° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | San Marcos |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 108.9 inches (2,765 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tacaná
Tacaná is a small city in Guatemala (San Marcos) with a population of 6,438. The city sits at an elevation of 7,963 feet (2,427 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,963 ft (2,427 m) |
| Area | 204.9 sq mi (530.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2406°N, 92.0672°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 | — | 111 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 141 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 105 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 13 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 77 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 77 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 152 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 154 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Tacaná has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Tacaná
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELLA MÚSICA 106.7 (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 106.7 fm, américa | AAC | |
| Bella Música (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 106.7 fm, baladas | AAC | |
| W RADIO 91.5 (Tapachula) - 91.5 FM - XHTAC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 91.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Tapachula - 99.5 FM - XHEZZZ-FM- Radio Núcleo - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 99.5 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Tacaná
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCADO MUNICIPAL | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cacahoatán |
Hotels in Tacaná
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tacaná
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tacaná
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tacaná
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tacaná
24 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 |
| Buenos Aires 2 Airstrip | — | 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 |
| Ingenio de Huixtla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Providencia de Acapetahua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tacaná
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Catolica La Aunción |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tacaná
What is the population of Tacaná?
Tacaná has a population of 6,438 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 204.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tacaná?
Tacaná enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.9 inches.