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Tecpán Guatemala, Guatemala
Chimaltenango · Guatemala
Tecpán Guatemala is a mid-size city in Chimaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 34,519. Elevation: 7,520 ft (2,292 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Tecpán Guatemala
Tecpán is a town, with a population of 34,519, and a municipality in the department of Chimaltenango, in Guatemala, on the Inter-American Highway CA-1.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,519 |
| Population Density | 273 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,520 ft (2,292 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7618°, -90.9925° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Chimaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.7 inches (1,769 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tecpán Guatemala
Tecpán Guatemala is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Chimaltenango) with a population of 34,519. The city sits at an elevation of 7,520 feet (2,292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Tecpán Guatemala
Tecpán Guatemala has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is May (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2406 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,520 ft (2,292 m) |
| Area | 126.5 sq mi (327.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7618°N, 90.9925°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 | — | 29 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 130 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 112 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 32 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 34 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 57 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 60 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 60 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 92 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 127 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 12.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Tecpán Guatemala has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 56°F in December to 61°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.3") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Tecpán Guatemala
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Católico Virgen de la Asunción | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Experimental | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educacion Basica por Cooperativa (IMEB) | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 25 de Julio de 1524, Tecpan Guatemala | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Miguel Garcia Granados | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial Mixta Pueblo Viejo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mixto Evangelico Bethesda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta La Giralda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Cruz de Santiago | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Runawal Balam Ya" Cerby | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tecpán Guatemala
15 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 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 Tecpán Guatemala
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación cojolya de tejedores mayas | ||||
| Azul Maya Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Casa Cakchiquel | ||||
| Centro Cultural | ||||
| Landscapes of memory | ||||
| Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo | ||||
| Museo De Máscaras Ceremoniales | ||||
| Museo de sitio de Iximché | ||||
| Museo Lacustre Atitlán | ||||
| Museo Regional |
Libraries in Tecpán Guatemala
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Tecpan Guatemala | 0.0 | |||||
| Paco Piñas | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tecpán Guatemala
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almacenes Tropigas | |||||
| Central de Mayoreo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Chuguila | |||||
| El Gallo más Gallo | |||||
| Grand Plaza Asis | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Chichicastenango | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Comalapa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San José Poaquil | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Jose Poaquil No. 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal, Tecpan | |||||
| Plaza Ordoñez | |||||
| ventas |
Hotels in Tecpán Guatemala
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tecpán Guatemala
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tecpán Guatemala
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tecpán Guatemala
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tecpán Guatemala
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tecpán Guatemala
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tecpán Guatemala
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tecpán Guatemala
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveceria 14 | ||||
| Cervecería Los Pollos | ||||
| Cervicería |
Stadiums & Teams in Tecpán Guatemala
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tecpán Guatemala
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| Coban Airport | CBV | Medium Airport |
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tecpán Guatemala
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Comunidad Jesús es mi Fortaleza | |
| Comunidad San Antonio, Acción Católica | |
| Comunidad Santo Hermano Pedro RCC | |
| Iglesia Bethel. | |
| Iglesia de Dios Evangelio Completo La Giralda | |
| Iglesia de Dios Galilea | |
| Iglesia Evangélica ALFA y OMEGA | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Fuente de Vida | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Menonita | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Príncipe de Paz Pentecostés | |
| Iglesia Siloé Metodista | |
| Miel | |
| Salon de Eventos Mel Bry |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Tecpán Guatemala?
Tecpán Guatemala has a population of 34,519 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 273 people per square mile, spread across 126.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tecpán Guatemala?
Tecpán Guatemala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches.