# San José Poaquil Municipality, Chimaltenango Department

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Municipality · Chimaltenango Department 

# San José Poaquil

San José Poaquil is a municipality of Guatemala in Chimaltenango Department. It had an estimated **34,855 people** in 2024 on 97 km² (about 361 per km²). Its main town is San José Poaquil. 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 34,855people (2024)
- 96.5km²
- 11mapped services
- 1,888 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San José Poaquil?

San José Poaquil had an estimated **34,855 people** in 2024 — 4.4% of Chimaltenango Department, 162nd of 340 municipalities. There are 989 women for every 1,000 men (above the Chimaltenango Department figure of 976). Spread over 97 km², that is about **361 people per km²**, 120th of 340 municipalities.

28.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 25 across Chimaltenango Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,156**

5–9 ****3,390**

10–14 ****3,502**

15–19 ****3,484**

20–24 ****3,658**

25–29 ****3,533**

30–34 ****3,013**

35–39 ****2,469**

40–44 ****2,065**

45–49 ****1,924**

50–54 ****1,436**

55–59 ****956**

60–64 ****699**

65–69 ****561**

70+ ****1,009**

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 José Poaquil?

San José Poaquil lies in [Chimaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Comalapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/comalapa/), [Joyabaj](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quiche/joyabaj/), [San Martín Jilotepeque](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/san-martin-jilotepeque/), [Santa Apolonia](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/santa-apolonia/) and [Tecpán Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/tecpan-guatemala/). By area it is the 212th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 5.2% of [Chimaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/). The centre of San José Poaquil is about 50 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 25 km from Chimaltenango, the main town of Chimaltenango Department. The centre point is at 14.8612° N, 90.9139° 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 José Poaquil

### Nearby, outside San José Poaquil

- Reserva Natural Privada El Encanto de Tecpan · nature reserve, Tecpán Guatemala8.5 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Xecanac · nature reserve, Tecpán Guatemala11 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal de Tecpán · nature reserve, Tecpán Guatemala13 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal de Tecpán · nature reserve, Tecpán Guatemala13 km
- Monumento a la Cruz · memorial, Tecpán Guatemala14 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal de Tecpán · nature reserve, Tecpán Guatemala14 km
- Kiosko del Parque · monument, Tecpán Guatemala14 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal de Tecpán · nature reserve, Tecpán Guatemala16 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal de Tecpán · nature reserve, Tecpán Guatemala16 km
- Museo de sitio de Iximché · museum, Tecpán Guatemala16 km
- RUINAS DE IXIMCHÉ · ruins, Tecpán Guatemala17 km
- Parque Nacional Iximché · national park, Tecpán Guatemala17 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 José Poaquil

- 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 City52 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu92 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:33) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:21, sunset around 17:36).

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 José Poaquil

Open gazetteers list **36 villages, towns and localities** in San José Poaquil. The largest with a recorded population: San José Poaquil (5,987). Settlements here lie between about 1,308 m and 2,228 m above sea level (median 1,888 m).

- Acualcheyá
- Chibalo
- Chijabaj
- Chijtzac
- Chimixayá
- Chiquizayá
- Choatacaj
- Chuacacay
- Colonia San José Los Pinos
- Hacienda María
- Hacienda Vieja
- La Garrucha
- Nueva Esperanza
- Ojercaibal
- Palamá
- Paley
- Panatzán
- Paneyá
- Panimacac
- Panimasiguán
- Parajchaj
- Parrexchej
- Paruxeché
- Pasarajmac
- Patoquer
- Paxcabalche
- Quisayá
- San José Poaquil
- San Juan
- Saquitacaj
- Tierra Blanca
- Xebasin
- Xejuyú
- Xepalamá
- Xequechelaj
- Xesiguán

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 José Poaquil

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

### Water

12 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Chimixayá
- Quebrada Colibalacán
- Riachuelo Paquib
- Riachuelo de Paquechelaj
- Río Chuacacay
- Río Cujil
- Río Palimá
- Río Parialxot
- Río Quisayá
- Río Teculcheyá
- Río Xecubal
- Río Xelubacyá

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Cerro Patoquer · 1,934 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 San José Poaquil and the best time to visit

In San José Poaquil, the warmest month is Apr (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jan (16 °C). About 1,357 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (256 mm) and the driest Feb (11 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 16 13 

Feb 18 11 

Mar 19 18 

Apr 21 43 

May 21 154 

Jun 20 225 

Jul 19 165 

Aug 19 218 

Sep 19 256 

Oct 18 190 

Nov 17 48 

Dec 16 16 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San José Poaquil

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Sanatorio Privado El Buen Samaritano · San José Poaquil 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.81903&mlon=-90.91589#map=17/14.81903/-90.91589) 

Bank Banrural · San José Poaquil 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.81744&mlon=-90.91419#map=17/14.81744/-90.91419) 

ATM Bitcoin ATM - Cajero Bitcoins - Shitcoins.club · Patzún 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.61214&mlon=-90.98674#map=17/14.61214/-90.98674) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera el Águila · San José Poaquil 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.81891&mlon=-90.91130#map=17/14.81891/-90.91130) 

Hotel Hotel Torre Real · San José Poaquil 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.83861&mlon=-90.85802#map=17/14.83861/-90.85802) 

Mall Centro Comercial San Juan · San José Poaquil 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.81769&mlon=-90.91236#map=17/14.81769/-90.91236) 

School Liceo Salem · San José Poaquil 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.81921&mlon=-90.91076#map=17/14.81921/-90.91076) 

College Digemoca-Mineduc · San Martín Jilotepeque 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.83861&mlon=-90.81025#map=17/14.83861/-90.81025) 

Police station Pnc San Juan Comalapa · Comalapa 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.74351&mlon=-90.88784#map=17/14.74351/-90.88784) 

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 José Poaquil

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Shopping malls1
- Schools5

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 Chimaltenango Department

- Acatenango
- Chimaltenango
- Comalapa
- El Tejar
- Parramos
- Patzicía
- Patzún
- Pochuta
- San Andrés Itzapa
- San Martín Jilotepeque
- Santa Apolonia
- Santa Cruz Balanyá
- Tecpán Guatemala
- Yepocapa
- Zaragoza

## Quick answers

- Where is San José Poaquil?In Chimaltenango Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of San José Poaquil?34,855 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in San José Poaquil?About 25 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of San José Poaquil?About 361 people per km²
- What borders San José Poaquil?Comalapa, Joyabaj, San Martín Jilotepeque, Santa Apolonia and Tecpán Guatemala
- What is there to see in San José Poaquil?Reserva Natural Privada El Encanto de Tecpan, Reserva Natural Privada Xecanac, Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal de Tecpán, Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal de Tecpán
- What time zone is San José Poaquil in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San José Poaquil?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in San José Poaquil?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San José Poaquil?36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San José Poaquil?Settlements lie between 1,308 m and 2,228 m
- What is the highest point in San José Poaquil?Cerro Patoquer (1,934 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit San José Poaquil?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San José Poaquil?Sanatorio Privado El Buen Samaritano, about 4.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San José Poaquil?Banrural, about 4.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San José Poaquil?Bitcoin ATM - Cajero Bitcoins - Shitcoins.club, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San José Poaquil?Gasolinera el Águila, about 4.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in San José Poaquil?1 mapped
- How many banks are in San José Poaquil?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in San José Poaquil?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of San José Poaquil?GT0402 (OCHA common operational dataset)