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Totonicapán, Guatemala
Totonicapán · Guatemala
Totonicapán is a large city in Totonicapán, Guatemala with a population of 103,952. Elevation: 8,199 ft (2,499 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Totonicapán
Totonicapán is a city in Guatemala. It serves as the capital of the department of Totonicapán and as the administrative seat for the surrounding municipality of Totonicapán.
People
Climate
| Population | 103,952 |
| Population Density | 958 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,199 ft (2,499 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9119°, -91.3605° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Totonicapán |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.2 inches (1,327 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Totonicapán
Totonicapán is a large city in Guatemala (Totonicapán) with a population of 103,952. The city sits at an elevation of 8,199 feet (2,499 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Totonicapán
Totonicapán 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 | 54.9°F |
| 2% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,199 ft (2,499 m) |
| Area | 108.6 sq mi (281.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 958/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9119°N, 91.3605°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 | 118 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 90 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 21 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 27 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 69 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 84 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 133 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
Totonicapán has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 52°F in January to 57°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Totonicapán
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Adventista Maranahta | — | — | — | — |
| tipo federación | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Totonicapán
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 Totonicapán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azul Maya Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Casa Cakchiquel | ||||
| Centro Cultural | ||||
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Casa Botrán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo De Máscaras Ceremoniales | ||||
| Museo de Q'umarkaj | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Museo K`ojajaay | ||||
| Museo Lacustre Atitlán | ||||
| Museo Regional | ||||
| Museo Tzununya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in Totonicapán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Totonicapán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almacenes Tropigas | |||||
| Central de Mayoreo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Chuguila | |||||
| CENTRO COMERICIAL | |||||
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| El Gallo más Gallo | |||||
| Grand Plaza Asis | |||||
| La Curacao | |||||
| mercado central | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanía Tzunun'Ya | |||||
| Mercado de Chichicastenango | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Mercado Trigales | |||||
| Plaza Ordoñez |
Hotels in Totonicapán
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Totonicapán
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Totonicapán
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Totonicapán
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Totonicapán
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Totonicapán
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Totonicapán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Los Pollos | ||||
| Cervicería |
Stadiums & Teams in Totonicapán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Totonicapán
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Totonicapán
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Co-catedral San Miguel Arcangel | |
| Iglesia Calvario | |
| Oratorio paraje Tres Coronas |
Quick Facts
Around Totonicapán
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Totonicapán
12 places within 15 km
- • Castillo El Carmen
- • Cerro de Oro
- • Cerro Jolom
- • Cerro Quiac
- • Cerro Xajil
- • Cumbre de Nahualá
- + 1 more
- • Kaxtun
- • Marimbabaj
- • Nice view of Santa Maria volcano
- • Tamborabaj
- • Volcano Mirador
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Totonicapán?
Totonicapán has a population of 103,952 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 958 people per square mile, spread across 108.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Totonicapán?
Totonicapán has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches.