# San Jerónimo Municipality, Baja Verapaz Department – Villages

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Municipality · Baja Verapaz Department 

# San Jerónimo

San Jerónimo is a municipality of Guatemala in Baja Verapaz Department. It had an estimated **30,535 people** in 2024 on 222 km² (about 138 per km²). Its main town is San Jerónimo. 35 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 21 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 30,535people (2024)
- 222km²
- 21mapped services
- 1,040 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Jerónimo?

San Jerónimo had an estimated **30,535 people** in 2024 — 8.7% of Baja Verapaz Department, 184th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,004 women for every 1,000 men (below the Baja Verapaz Department figure of 1,020). Spread over 222 km², that is about **138 people per km²**, 248th of 340 municipalities.

31.1% of people are children under 15 and 5.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 23 across Baja Verapaz Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,053**

5–9 ****3,234**

10–14 ****3,223**

15–19 ****2,940**

20–24 ****2,953**

25–29 ****3,075**

30–34 ****2,767**

35–39 ****2,154**

40–44 ****1,664**

45–49 ****1,320**

50–54 ****1,066**

55–59 ****878**

60–64 ****689**

65–69 ****508**

70+ ****1,011**

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 San Jerónimo?

San Jerónimo lies in [Baja Verapaz Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/baja-verapaz/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Morazán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/morazan/), [Salamá](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/baja-verapaz/salama/) and [San Agustín Acasaguastlán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/san-agustin-acasaguastlan/). By area it is the 110th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 7.3% of [Baja Verapaz Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/baja-verapaz/). The centre of San Jerónimo is about 56 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 13 km from Salamá, the main town of Baja Verapaz Department. The centre point is at 15.0515° N, 90.2107° 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 San Jerónimo

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in San Jerónimo: 4 nature reserves; 1 attraction.

- Reserva Natural Privada El Aguacate · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada El Naranjo · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada Rincón del Zope · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada Tres Marías · nature reserve
- El Chupadero · attraction

### Nearby, outside San Jerónimo

- Reserva Natural Privada Karnac · nature reserve, Morazán10 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Los Cerritos - El Portezuelo · nature reserve, Salamá11 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Antigua Estancia de los Leones · nature reserve, Morazán12 km
- Reserva Natural Privada El Roble · nature reserve, Morazán12 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Saq Ha · nature reserve, Salamá12 km
- Reserva Natural Privada El Risco · nature reserve, Morazán12 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Monte Alto · nature reserve, Morazán12 km
- Reserva Natural Privada El Risco · nature reserve, Morazán13 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Los Alpes · nature reserve, Morazán13 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca Rincón Grande · nature reserve, Salamá14 km
- Catarata Salto de Chilascó · waterfall, Salamá14 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Cerro Verde · nature reserve, Salamá14 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: San Jerónimo

- 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 City62 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu170 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 06:18, 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 San Jerónimo

Open gazetteers list **35 villages, towns and localities** in San Jerónimo. The largest with a recorded population: San Jerónimo (8,093). Settlements here lie between about 677 m and 1,867 m above sea level (median 1,040 m).

- El Astillero
- El Cacao
- El Ceibillal
- El Cerrón
- El Coyolito
- El Durazno
- El Jícaro
- El Trapichito
- Guajacas
- La Cumbre
- La Rinconada
- Las Tapias
- Los Achiotes
- Los Cerritos
- Los Encuentros
- Los Jocotes
- Los Limones
- Matanzas
- Matasano
- Monterrico
- Naranjo
- Palo Verde
- Piedras Blancas
- San Gabrielito
- San Isidro
- San Jerónimo
- Santa Bárbara
- Santa Catarina
- Santa Catarina Arriba
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Marta
- Sibabaj
- Sibaja
- Tasquehuite
- Vega del Chile

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 San Jerónimo

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Bellota
- Quebrada Honda
- Quebrada San Antonio
- Riachuelo El Naranjo
- Riachuelo Santa Catarina
- Río Concepción
- Río Piedra de Cal

### History

2 ancient sites.

- El Portón
- Tzalcam

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 San Jerónimo and the best time to visit

In San Jerónimo, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (18 °C). About 1,342 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (232 mm) and the driest Mar (25 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 18 34 

Feb 20 26 

Mar 22 25 

Apr 24 39 

May 24 140 

Jun 22 204 

Jul 21 165 

Aug 21 205 

Sep 21 232 

Oct 21 165 

Nov 19 69 

Dec 18 38 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Jerónimo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Igss Salamá · Salamá 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.10208&mlon=-90.31732#map=17/15.10208/-90.31732) 

Bank Banco de Antigua · Salamá 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.09829&mlon=-90.31931#map=17/15.09829/-90.31931) 

Petrol pump Texaco · San Jerónimo 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.03615&mlon=-90.21586#map=17/15.03615/-90.21586) 

Hotel Hotel y Restaurante los Frailes · San Jerónimo 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.05538&mlon=-90.23930#map=17/15.05538/-90.23930) 

Mall Centro Comercial Hotel y Restaurante Carolinas · San Jerónimo 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.07083&mlon=-90.18194#map=17/15.07083/-90.18194) 

School Escuela San Vicente Pacalaj · Salamá 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11763&mlon=-90.22978#map=17/15.11763/-90.22978) 

College Universidad Panamericana Sede Salama · Salamá 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.09961&mlon=-90.31930#map=17/15.09961/-90.31930) 

Police station Tribunal De Sentencia Penal · Salamá 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.10594&mlon=-90.31318#map=17/15.10594/-90.31318) 

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 San Jerónimo

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

- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels8
- Shopping malls1
- Restaurants7

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 Baja Verapaz Department

- Cubulco
- El Chol
- Granados
- Purulhá
- Rabinal
- Salamá
- San Miguel Chicaj

## Quick answers

- Where is San Jerónimo?In Baja Verapaz Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of San Jerónimo?30,535 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Jerónimo?About 25 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Jerónimo?About 138 people per km²
- What borders San Jerónimo?Morazán, Salamá and San Agustín Acasaguastlán
- What is there to see in San Jerónimo?El Chupadero, Reserva Natural Privada El Aguacate, Reserva Natural Privada El Naranjo, Reserva Natural Privada Rincón del Zope
- What time zone is San Jerónimo in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Jerónimo?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in San Jerónimo?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Jerónimo?35 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Jerónimo?Settlements lie between 677 m and 1,867 m
- What is the best time to visit San Jerónimo?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Jerónimo?Igss Salamá, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Jerónimo?Banco de Antigua, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Jerónimo?Texaco, about 1.8 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in San Jerónimo?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Jerónimo?GT1507 (OCHA common operational dataset)