# Olopa Municipality, Chiquimula Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/olopa/

Municipality · Chiquimula Department 

# Olopa

Olopa is a municipality of Guatemala in Chiquimula Department. It had an estimated **31,276 people** in 2024 on 112 km² (about 279 per km²). Its main town is Olopa. 44 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 31,276people (2024)
- 112km²
- 1mapped service
- 1,294 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Olopa?

Olopa had an estimated **31,276 people** in 2024 — 6.7% of Chiquimula Department, 179th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,068 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Chiquimula Department figure of 1,066). Spread over 112 km², that is about **279 people per km²**, 162nd of 340 municipalities.

38.9% of people are children under 15 and 5.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 23 across Chiquimula Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 79 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,199**

5–9 ****4,124**

10–14 ****3,834**

15–19 ****3,378**

20–24 ****3,034**

25–29 ****2,570**

30–34 ****2,260**

35–39 ****1,675**

40–44 ****1,369**

45–49 ****1,101**

50–54 ****776**

55–59 ****658**

60–64 ****684**

65–69 ****549**

70+ ****1,065**

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 Olopa?

Olopa lies in [Chiquimula Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Esquipulas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/esquipulas/), [Jocotán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/jocotan/), [Quezaltepeque](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/quezaltepeque/) and [San Juan Ermita](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/san-juan-ermita/). By area it is the 197th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 4.6% of [Chiquimula Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/). The centre of Olopa is about 128 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 27 km from Chiquimula, the main town of Chiquimula Department. The centre point is at 14.6975° N, 89.3234° 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 Olopa

### Nearby, outside Olopa

- Finca de los Girasoles · attraction, Esquipulas13 km
- Charca de peces · aquarium, San Juan Ermita14 km
- Acueducto de Esquipulas · archaeological site, Esquipulas14 km
- Monumento a la Paz · monument, Esquipulas15 km
- Costs 20 Q · viewpoint, Esquipulas15 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: Olopa

- 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

- Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador113 km
- La Aurora International Airport (GUA) · Guatemala City130 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación del Ferrocaril, Zacapa (Zacapa), about 38 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:27) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:14, sunset around 17:30).

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 Olopa

Open gazetteers list **44 villages, towns and localities** in Olopa. The largest with a recorded population: Olopa (1,690). Settlements here lie between about 767 m and 1,563 m above sea level (median 1,294 m).

- Agua Blanca
- Avanzada
- Camalote
- Cayur
- El Amatillo
- El Balastre
- El Bendito
- El Carrizal
- El Centro
- El Cerrón
- El Chucte
- El Oratorio
- El Palmar
- El Paternito
- El Roblarcito
- El Rodeo
- El Tablón
- Guayabal
- La Casona
- La Cidra
- La Laguna
- La Prensa
- Lajillal
- Las Crucitas
- Las Flores
- Las Palmas
- Las Pomas
- Los Cojones
- Los García
- Los Gutiérrez
- Los Planes
- Los Planes del Tablón
- Los Pérez
- Nochán
- Olopa
- Piedra de Amolar
- Santa María
- Tablón Arriba
- Talquetzal
- Tituque
- Toroja
- Tuticopote
- Tuticopote La Laguna
- Valle Nuevo

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 Olopa

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Agua Tibia
- Quebrada Aguacate
- Quebrada El Mangal
- Quebrada Tituque

### Hills and mountains

4 mountains; 1 hill.

- Cerro Chino · 1,787 m
- Cerro Tablón · 1,689 m
- Cerro La Periquera · 1,598 m
- Cerro El Duende · 1,466 m
- Cerro Las Palmas · 1,408 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 Olopa and the best time to visit

In Olopa, the warmest month is Apr (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C). About 1,284 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (224 mm) and the driest Mar (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 20 26 

Feb 22 21 

Mar 23 20 

Apr 25 37 

May 25 142 

Jun 23 198 

Jul 23 165 

Aug 23 198 

Sep 22 224 

Oct 22 158 

Nov 20 62 

Dec 20 33 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Olopa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Salud · Quezaltepeque 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.63145&mlon=-89.43903#map=17/14.63145/-89.43903) 

Bank Aztec Bank · Quezaltepeque 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.63511&mlon=-89.44178#map=17/14.63511/-89.44178) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Zacapa 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97625&mlon=-89.52876#map=17/14.97625/-89.52876) 

Petrol pump Shell · Olopa 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.69339&mlon=-89.34752#map=17/14.69339/-89.34752) 

Hotel Auto Hotel Casanova Esquipulas · Esquipulas 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.58857&mlon=-89.31734#map=17/14.58857/-89.31734) 

Mall Plaza La Conquista, Quezaltepeque · Quezaltepeque 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.63477&mlon=-89.44427#map=17/14.63477/-89.44427) 

School Escuela · Esquipulas 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57955&mlon=-89.35831#map=17/14.57955/-89.35831) 

College Cunori Esquipulas · Esquipulas 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.56729&mlon=-89.35107#map=17/14.56729/-89.35107) 

Police station Border Guatemala - Honduras · Camotán 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85788&mlon=-89.22658#map=17/14.85788/-89.22658) 

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 Olopa

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

- Petrol pumps1

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 Chiquimula Department

- Camotán
- Chiquimula
- Concepción Las Minas
- Esquipulas
- Ipala
- Jocotán
- Quezaltepeque
- San Jacinto
- San José La Arada
- San Juan Ermita

## Quick answers

- Where is Olopa?In Chiquimula Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Olopa?31,276 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Olopa?About 20 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Olopa?About 279 people per km²
- What borders Olopa?Esquipulas, Jocotán, Quezaltepeque and San Juan Ermita
- What is there to see in Olopa?Finca de los Girasoles, Charca de peces, Acueducto de Esquipulas, Monumento a la Paz
- What time zone is Olopa in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Olopa?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Olopa?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Olopa?44 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Olopa?Settlements lie between 767 m and 1,563 m
- What is the highest point in Olopa?Cerro Chino (1,787 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Olopa?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Olopa?Centro de Salud , about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Olopa?Aztec Bank, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Olopa?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 38 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Olopa?Shell, about 2.6 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Olopa?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Olopa?GT2006 (OCHA common operational dataset)