# Zaragoza Municipality, Chimaltenango Department – Villages

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Municipality · Chimaltenango Department 

# Zaragoza

Zaragoza is a municipality of Guatemala in Chimaltenango Department. It had an estimated **30,807 people** in 2024 on 52 km² (about 594 per km²). Its main town is Zaragoza. 28 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 34 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 30,807people (2024)
- 51.9km²
- 34mapped services
- 2,055 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Zaragoza?

Zaragoza had an estimated **30,807 people** in 2024 — 3.9% of Chimaltenango Department, 181st of 340 municipalities. There are 975 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Chimaltenango Department figure of 976). Spread over 52 km², that is about **594 people per km²**, 66th of 340 municipalities.

28.7% of people are children under 15 and 4.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 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 ****2,994**

5–9 ****3,032**

10–14 ****2,812**

15–19 ****2,915**

20–24 ****3,157**

25–29 ****3,107**

30–34 ****2,734**

35–39 ****2,295**

40–44 ****1,787**

45–49 ****1,525**

50–54 ****1,291**

55–59 ****975**

60–64 ****709**

65–69 ****514**

70+ ****960**

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 Zaragoza?

Zaragoza lies in [Chimaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Chimaltenango](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/chimaltenango/), [Comalapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/comalapa/), [Patzicía](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/patzicia/), [San Andrés Itzapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/san-andres-itzapa/), [San Martín Jilotepeque](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/san-martin-jilotepeque/) and [Santa Cruz Balanyá](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/santa-cruz-balanya/). By area it is the 263rd largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 2.8% of [Chimaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/). The centre of Zaragoza is about 41 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 7.7 km from Chimaltenango, the main town of Chimaltenango Department. The centre point is at 14.6798° N, 90.8896° 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 Zaragoza

### Nearby, outside Zaragoza

- Landscapes of memory · museum, Comalapa3.6 km
- Reserva Natural Privada El Pacaño · nature reserve, Patzicía6.9 km
- Tanque Del Olvido · monument, San Andrés Itzapa7.9 km
- Tanque Azul · monument, San Andrés Itzapa7.9 km
- Tanque de la Tinajita · monument, San Andrés Itzapa8.0 km
- Tanque · monument, San Andrés Itzapa8.1 km
- Astillero Municipal de Patzicía · nature reserve, Patzicía8.1 km
- Tanque · monument, San Andrés Itzapa8.2 km
- Tanque · monument, San Andrés Itzapa8.2 km
- Tanque de La Muerte · monument, San Andrés Itzapa8.3 km
- Tanque 1a Entrada · monument, San Andrés Itzapa8.3 km
- Tanque 20 Lavaderos · monument, San Andrés Itzapa8.8 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: Zaragoza

- 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 City40 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu89 km

### Nearest railway station

Antigua Estación de Tren (Amatitlán), about 37 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:33) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:20, 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 Zaragoza

Open gazetteers list **28 villages, towns and localities** in Zaragoza. The largest with a recorded population: Zaragoza (24,022). Settlements here lie between about 1,890 m and 2,192 m above sea level (median 2,055 m).

- Chirinjuyú
- El Astillero
- El Perico
- El Perique
- El Sitán
- Joya Grande
- Joya del Burro
- Joya del Muerto
- La Virgen del Pilar
- Laguna Seca
- Las Colmenas
- Las Lomas
- Las Áreas
- Los Chilares
- Los Cuadritos
- Mancherén Chiquito
- Mancherén Grande
- Potrerillos
- Puerta Abajo
- Rincón Chiquito
- Rincón Grande
- San Antonio Las Minas
- San José Las Minas
- Tululché
- Villas de Zaragoza
- Xiquin Sanahi
- Xiquín Sinaí
- Zaragoza

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 Zaragoza

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Río Balanyá

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Cerro El Sochal · 2,171 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 Zaragoza and the best time to visit

In Zaragoza, the warmest month is Apr (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,333 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (243 mm) and the driest Jan (5 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 5 

Feb 21 7 

Mar 22 12 

Apr 23 41 

May 23 163 

Jun 22 225 

Jul 21 172 

Aug 21 223 

Sep 21 243 

Oct 20 191 

Nov 19 43 

Dec 19 8 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Zaragoza

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica Médica Cuba Salud · Chimaltenango 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.66279&mlon=-90.84161#map=17/14.66279/-90.84161) 

Bank Intercop · Zaragoza 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.65011&mlon=-90.89158#map=17/14.65011/-90.89158) 

ATM Bitcoin ATM - Cajero Bitcoins - Shitcoins.club · Patzún 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.61214&mlon=-90.98674#map=17/14.61214/-90.98674) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera Puma · Zaragoza 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.64413&mlon=-90.88819#map=17/14.64413/-90.88819) 

Hotel Hotel California · Zaragoza 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.65207&mlon=-90.89219#map=17/14.65207/-90.89219) 

Mall Maxi Despensa • Chimaltenango · Chimaltenango 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.66078&mlon=-90.83145#map=17/14.66078/-90.83145) 

School Instituto Nacional de Educación Básica de Telesecundaria - INEBT · Zaragoza 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.67991&mlon=-90.89563#map=17/14.67991/-90.89563) 

College Colegio Mixto Bilingüe New Concept · Zaragoza 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.65242&mlon=-90.89192#map=17/14.65242/-90.89192) 

Police station Policía pnc Zaragoza · Zaragoza 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.64818&mlon=-90.89139#map=17/14.64818/-90.89139) 

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 Zaragoza

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

- Banks3
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels1
- Schools8
- Colleges and universities4
- Pharmacies6
- Restaurants7
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics2

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 José Poaquil
- San Martín Jilotepeque
- Santa Apolonia
- Santa Cruz Balanyá
- Tecpán Guatemala
- Yepocapa

## Quick answers

- Where is Zaragoza?In Chimaltenango Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Zaragoza?30,807 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Zaragoza?About 26 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Zaragoza?About 594 people per km²
- What borders Zaragoza?Chimaltenango, Comalapa, Patzicía, San Andrés Itzapa, San Martín Jilotepeque and Santa Cruz Balanyá
- What is there to see in Zaragoza?Landscapes of memory, Reserva Natural Privada El Pacaño, Tanque Del Olvido, Tanque Azul
- What time zone is Zaragoza in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Zaragoza?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Zaragoza?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Zaragoza?28 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Zaragoza?Settlements lie between 1,890 m and 2,192 m
- What is the highest point in Zaragoza?Cerro El Sochal (2,171 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Zaragoza?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Zaragoza?Clínica Médica Cuba Salud, about 5.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Zaragoza?Intercop, about 3.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Zaragoza?Bitcoin ATM - Cajero Bitcoins - Shitcoins.club, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Zaragoza?Gasolinera Puma, about 4.0 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Zaragoza?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Zaragoza?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Zaragoza?GT0415 (OCHA common operational dataset)