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Tectitán, Guatemala
Huehuetenango · Guatemala
Tectitán is a small town in Huehuetenango, Guatemala with a population of 743. Elevation: 7,251 ft (2,210 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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About Tectitán
Tectitán is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango. It is situated at 2,200m above sea level. It contains 9436 people. It covers a terrain of 74km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 743 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,251 ft (2,210 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.3063°, -92.0605° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Huehuetenango |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 119.1 inches (3,025 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tectitán
Tectitán is a small town in Guatemala (Huehuetenango) with a population of 743. The city sits at an elevation of 7,251 feet (2,210 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,251 ft (2,210 m) |
| Area | 204.9 sq mi (530.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3063°N, 92.0605°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 | — | 114 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 148 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 112 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 20 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 81 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 82 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 156 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 157 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°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 | 62°F (17°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 |
Tectitán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 55°F in December to 62°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 Tectitán
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 Tectitán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCADO MUNICIPAL |
Stadiums & Teams in Tectitán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tectitán
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Tectitán?
Tectitán has a population of 743 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 204.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tectitán?
Tectitán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.1 inches.