# Lanquín Municipality, Alta Verapaz Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Alta Verapaz Department 

# Lanquín

Lanquín is a municipality of Guatemala in Alta Verapaz Department. It had an estimated **27,776 people** in 2024 on 236 km² (about 118 per km²). Its main town is Lanquín. 50 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 42 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 27,776people (2024)
- 236km²
- 42mapped services
- 710 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Lanquín?

Lanquín had an estimated **27,776 people** in 2024 — 1.9% of Alta Verapaz Department, 196th of 340 municipalities. There are 971 women for every 1,000 men (below the Alta Verapaz Department figure of 998). Spread over 236 km², that is about **118 people per km²**, 271st of 340 municipalities.

34.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 22 across Alta Verapaz Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 61 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,077**

5–9 ****3,222**

10–14 ****3,165**

15–19 ****3,104**

20–24 ****2,919**

25–29 ****2,718**

30–34 ****2,158**

35–39 ****1,766**

40–44 ****1,418**

45–49 ****1,121**

50–54 ****883**

55–59 ****661**

60–64 ****486**

65–69 ****363**

70+ ****715**

Source: [Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) via OCHA HDX, population 2024 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gtm).

## Where is Lanquín?

Lanquín lies in [Alta Verapaz Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/alta-verapaz/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Cahabón](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/alta-verapaz/cahabon/), [San Pedro Carchá](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/alta-verapaz/san-pedro-carcha/) and [Senahú](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/alta-verapaz/senahu/). By area it is the 100th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 2.2% of [Alta Verapaz Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/alta-verapaz/). The centre of Lanquín is about 118 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 43 km from Cobán, the main town of Alta Verapaz Department. The centre point is at 15.5763° N, 89.9883° W.

Source: [Coordinadora Nacional Para La Reducción De Desastres via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-gtm).

## Things to see in and around Lanquín

OpenStreetMap lists 16 named sights in Lanquín: 5 viewpoints; 5 attractions; 3 caves; 2 nature reserves; 1 waterfall.

- Río Cahabón · waterfall
- Monumento Natural Semuc Champey · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Grutas de Lanquín · nature reserve
- Lanquin Mirador · viewpoint
- River · viewpoint
- River · viewpoint
- Semuc Champey · viewpoint
- Semuc Champey Mirador · viewpoint
- Arbol TJ · attraction
- Awanima Cacao Tour · attraction
- Ch'i Bocól waterfalls and swimming pool · attraction
- Cueva · attraction
- Puente Colgante · attraction
- Cueva Lanquín · cave
- Cuevo Marias · cave
- el sumidero · cave

### Nearby, outside Lanquín

- Puente Colgante · attraction, Cahabón7.3 km
- two rivers meet, nice place to swim · viewpoint, Cahabón7.4 km
- canyon view · attraction, San Pedro Carchá10 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Lanquín

- Time zoneUTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Guatemala
- CurrencyQuetzal (GTQ)
- Country calling code+502
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 120 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- La Aurora International Airport (GUA) · Guatemala City125 km
- Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) · San Benito149 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:28) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:31).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Lanquín

Open gazetteers list **50 villages, towns and localities** in Lanquín. The largest with a recorded population: Lanquín (2,006). Settlements here lie between about 230 m and 1,104 m above sea level (median 710 m).

- Cajux
- Chajmax
- Chiaque
- Chicaché
- Chicambá
- Chicanutz
- Chichum
- Chimelb Campael
- Chinamá
- Chipam
- Chipap
- Chiquelex
- Chisubín
- Chitacá
- Chitzubil
- Chixulul
- Chunacté
- Comunidad San José Cerro Lindo
- Comunidad Sepoch II
- Comunidad Serraxquiché
- Comunidad Tonitzol
- El Pajal Crucero
- El Pajal II
- Lanquín
- Nuevo Semuy
- Pecalá Veinte de Julio
- Ranchería Chunajté
- Rubeljá
- Rubeltho
- Sacsi
- Samastún
- San Pedro Cabnab
- Santa María Chiat
- Santa María Tonichaj
- Sector Mawixul
- Semil
- Semuc
- Semuc Champey
- Sesab
- Sesaquiquib Campur
- Seseb
- Setzimaj
- Setzuc
- Sisbaljá
- Soselá
- Tonitzul
- Tonsaltul
- Tusam
- Yaxtunjá
- Yutbal

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Lanquín

Named natural and historic features inside Lanquín, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

5 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Laguna Sepalau
- Quebrada Champey
- Quebrada Chiotoy
- Quebrada Chitzubil
- Río Chianay
- Río Lanquín

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains.

- Cerro Chimucuy · 1,198 m
- Cerro Chiaqué · 800 m
- Cerro Chicaché · 685 m

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Parque Nacional Grutas de Lanquín

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Lanquín and the best time to visit

In Lanquín, the warmest month is May (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (19 °C). About 1,593 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (265 mm) and the driest Mar (41 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 19 63 

Feb 20 45 

Mar 22 41 

Apr 24 45 

May 24 140 

Jun 23 225 

Jul 22 179 

Aug 22 219 

Sep 22 265 

Oct 22 198 

Nov 20 106 

Dec 19 67 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Lanquín

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Nacional, Fray B. Las Casas, Alta Verapaz · Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.80185&mlon=-89.86964#map=17/15.80185/-89.86964) 

Bank Banrural · Lanquín 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.57471&mlon=-89.98078#map=17/15.57471/-89.98078) 

Petrol pump Exon · Lanquín 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.57668&mlon=-89.98575#map=17/15.57668/-89.98575) 

Hotel Guayaha · Lanquín 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.57859&mlon=-89.98840#map=17/15.57859/-89.98840) 

School Colegio Particular Mixto "Isaías Barrientos" · Chisec 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.79304&mlon=-90.14470#map=17/15.79304/-90.14470) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Lanquín

Places mapped inside Lanquín in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels28
- Restaurants12

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other municipalities in Alta Verapaz Department

- Cahabón
- Chahal
- Chisec
- Cobán
- Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas
- Panzós
- Raxruhá
- San Cristóbal Verapaz
- San Juan Chamelco
- San Pedro Carchá
- Santa Catalina La Tinta
- Santa Cruz Verapaz
- Senahú
- Tactic
- Tamahú
- Tucurú

## Quick answers

- Where is Lanquín?In Alta Verapaz Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Lanquín?27,776 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Lanquín?About 22 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Lanquín?About 118 people per km²
- What borders Lanquín?Cahabón, San Pedro Carchá and Senahú
- What is there to see in Lanquín?Arbol TJ, Awanima Cacao Tour, Ch'i Bocól waterfalls and swimming pool, Cueva
- What time zone is Lanquín in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Lanquín?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Lanquín?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Lanquín?50 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Lanquín?Settlements lie between 230 m and 1,104 m
- What is the highest point in Lanquín?Cerro Chimucuy (1,198 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Lanquín?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Lanquín?Hospital Nacional, Fray B. Las Casas, Alta Verapaz, about 28 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Lanquín?Banrural, about 0.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Lanquín?Exon, about 0.3 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Lanquín?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Lanquín?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Lanquín?GT1611 (OCHA common operational dataset)