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Uspantán, Guatemala
Quiché · Guatemala
Uspantán is a small city in Quiché, Guatemala with a population of 6,664. Elevation: 6,024 ft (1,836 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Uspantán
Uspantán is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of El Quiché. It is one of the largest municipalities of El Quiché and stretches from the mountainous highlands in the South to the tropical lowlands in the North. The municipal seat is in Villa de San Miguel Uspantán with a population of 2,800. The birthplace of Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú, a community named Laj Chimel, is located Uspantán not far from the municipal seat. Completion of paving on the road in from Chichicastenango has brought a small tourist boom to the town.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,664 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,024 ft (1,836 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.3467°, -90.8705° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quiché |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.9 inches (2,335 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Uspantán
Uspantán is a small city in Guatemala (Quiché) with a population of 6,664. The city sits at an elevation of 6,024 feet (1,836 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,024 ft (1,836 m) |
| Area | 542.7 sq mi (1,405.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3467°N, 90.8705°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 87 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 93 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 94 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 97 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 135 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 142 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 14.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 14.1 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 11.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 13.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in |
Uspantán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 57°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.5") and March the driest (2.4").
Radio Stations near Uspantán
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estéreo Gerardi 107.9 FM | cristiana, educational | AAC 64 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Uspantán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| mercado antiguo | |||||
| plaza |
Hotels in Uspantán
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Uspantán
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Uspantán
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Uspantán
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Uspantán
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Uspantán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Uspantán
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coban Airport | CBV | Medium Airport |
| Rubelsanto Airport | RUV | Medium Airport |
| Barillas upper | - | Small Airport |
| Canilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chisec Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cuarto Pueblo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flore del Norte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Industria Chuquibul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ixquisis Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Angeles Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Generación Maya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Grande Airport | PKJ | 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 Pedro Cotija Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Xalbal | - | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Uspantán
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cerro Xoqoneb | |
| Church | |
| iglesia Catolica de San Miguel Uspantan |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Uspantán
What is the population of Uspantán?
Uspantán has a population of 6,664 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 542.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Uspantán?
Uspantán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.9 inches.