# Santa Cruz Verapaz Municipality, Alta Verapaz Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/alta-verapaz/santa-cruz-verapaz/ Municipality · Alta Verapaz Department # Santa Cruz Verapaz Santa Cruz Verapaz is a municipality of Guatemala in Alta Verapaz Department. It had an estimated **38,557 people** in 2024 on 78 km² (about 494 per km²). Its main town is Santa Cruz Verapaz. 33 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 33 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 38,557people (2024) - 78.0km² - 33mapped services - 1,446 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Santa Cruz Verapaz? Santa Cruz Verapaz had an estimated **38,557 people** in 2024 — 2.7% of Alta Verapaz Department, 154th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,002 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Alta Verapaz Department figure of 998). Spread over 78 km², that is about **494 people per km²**, 87th of 340 municipalities. 33.9% of people are children under 15 and 4.0% 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 ****4,298** 5–9 ****4,267** 10–14 ****4,525** 15–19 ****4,215** 20–24 ****4,135** 25–29 ****3,824** 30–34 ****2,888** 35–39 ****2,433** 40–44 ****2,056** 45–49 ****1,627** 50–54 ****1,225** 55–59 ****870** 60–64 ****654** 65–69 ****513** 70+ ****1,027** 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 Santa Cruz Verapaz? Santa Cruz Verapaz lies in [Alta Verapaz Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/alta-verapaz/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Cobán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/alta-verapaz/coban/), [San Cristóbal Verapaz](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/alta-verapaz/san-cristobal-verapaz/), [San Miguel Chicaj](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/baja-verapaz/san-miguel-chicaj/) and [Tactic](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/alta-verapaz/tactic/). By area it is the 233rd largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 0.7% of [Alta Verapaz Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/alta-verapaz/). The centre of Santa Cruz Verapaz is about 78 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 16 km from Cobán, the main town of Alta Verapaz Department. The centre point is at 15.3336° N, 90.4074° 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 Santa Cruz Verapaz ### Nearby, outside Santa Cruz Verapaz - Reserva Natural Privada Santa Isabel · nature reserve, San Cristóbal Verapaz7.4 km - Reserva Natural Privada El Anexo del Capuccino · nature reserve, San Cristóbal Verapaz8.1 km - Reserva Natural Privada Xucaneb · nature reserve, Cobán13 km - Reserva Natural Privada San Andrés Rocjá · nature reserve, Tamahú14 km - Iglesia Del Nazareno Esperanza Zona 12 · castle or fort, Cobán15 km - Monumento al Aviador · monument, Cobán15 km - Monumento al Caminero · monument, Cobán15 km - Callejón De Los Enamorados · ruins, Cobán16 km - Palacio Departamental · museum, Cobán16 km - Palacio Municipal · museum, Cobán16 km - Parque Nacional Las Victorias · national park, Cobán16 km - Balneario San José La Colonia · attraction, San Pedro Carchá16 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: Santa Cruz Verapaz - 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 City84 km - Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu165 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:30) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:19, sunset around 17:33). 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 Santa Cruz Verapaz Open gazetteers list **33 villages, towns and localities** in Santa Cruz Verapaz. The largest with a recorded population: Santa Cruz Verapaz (5,843). Settlements here lie between about 1,386 m and 1,907 m above sea level (median 1,446 m). - Acamal - Cak-Abaj - Chicoyoj - Chijou - Chilocom - Chiquihuital - Chisactzí - Chisakin - Chitul - Chixajau - El Arco - El Cangrejo - La Isla - Las Conchas - Las Delicias - Najquitob - Pajatzunún - Pambach - Panajá - Pancalax - Panquiyou - Pansinic - Parrachoch - Parrachoch-Peña del Gallo - Peña del Gallo - Río Frío - Saltul - San Antonio - Santa Ana - Santa Cruz Verapaz - Saquijá Cruz - Tonjub - Villa Aurora 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 Santa Cruz Verapaz Named natural and historic features inside Santa Cruz Verapaz, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Río Oro Verde - Río Saquijá ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Cerro San Rafael · 1,655 m 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 Santa Cruz Verapaz and the best time to visit In Santa Cruz Verapaz, the warmest month is Apr (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 1,469 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (282 mm) and the driest Feb (20 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 17 32 Feb 19 20 Mar 21 24 Apr 23 41 May 23 142 Jun 21 235 Jul 21 166 Aug 21 226 Sep 21 282 Oct 20 197 Nov 18 68 Dec 17 35 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Santa Cruz Verapaz Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro Médico Verapaz · Tactic 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.31833&mlon=-90.34042#map=17/15.31833/-90.34042) Bank BAM · Santa Cruz Verapaz 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.37346&mlon=-90.43202#map=17/15.37346/-90.43202) ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · San Pedro Carchá 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.47662&mlon=-90.31058#map=17/15.47662/-90.31058) Petrol pump Texaco · Santa Cruz Verapaz 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.33148&mlon=-90.41173#map=17/15.33148/-90.41173) Hotel Casa Blanca · Santa Cruz Verapaz 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.33651&mlon=-90.42008#map=17/15.33651/-90.42008) Mall Plaza Magdalena · Cobán 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.40175&mlon=-90.40620#map=17/15.40175/-90.40620) School Colegio Privado Mixto La Ensenanza · Tactic 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.31808&mlon=-90.34533#map=17/15.31808/-90.34533) College Universidad Regional Sede Tactic · Tactic 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.31831&mlon=-90.35103#map=17/15.31831/-90.35103) Police station Policía Nacional Civil Subestación 51-1 · Cobán 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.46777&mlon=-90.37290#map=17/15.46777/-90.37290) 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 Santa Cruz Verapaz Places mapped inside Santa Cruz Verapaz in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Banks1 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels10 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants15 - Dental clinics1 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 - Lanquín - Panzós - Raxruhá - San Cristóbal Verapaz - San Juan Chamelco - San Pedro Carchá - Santa Catalina La Tinta - Senahú - Tactic - Tamahú - Tucurú ## Quick answers - Where is Santa Cruz Verapaz?In Alta Verapaz Department, Guatemala - What is the population of Santa Cruz Verapaz?38,557 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Santa Cruz Verapaz?About 22 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Santa Cruz Verapaz?About 494 people per km² - What borders Santa Cruz Verapaz?Cobán, San Cristóbal Verapaz, San Miguel Chicaj and Tactic - What is there to see in Santa Cruz Verapaz?Reserva Natural Privada Santa Isabel, Reserva Natural Privada El Anexo del Capuccino, Reserva Natural Privada Xucaneb, Reserva Natural Privada San Andrés Rocjá - What time zone is Santa Cruz Verapaz in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Santa Cruz Verapaz?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in Santa Cruz Verapaz?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Santa Cruz Verapaz?33 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Santa Cruz Verapaz?Settlements lie between 1,386 m and 1,907 m - What is the highest point in Santa Cruz Verapaz?Cerro San Rafael (1,655 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Santa Cruz Verapaz?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Santa Cruz Verapaz?Centro Médico Verapaz, about 7.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Santa Cruz Verapaz?BAM, about 5.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Santa Cruz Verapaz?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 19 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Santa Cruz Verapaz?Texaco, about 0.5 km from the centre - How many banks are in Santa Cruz Verapaz?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Santa Cruz Verapaz?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Santa Cruz Verapaz?GT1602 (OCHA common operational dataset)