# San José La Arada Municipality, Chiquimula Department

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Municipality · Chiquimula Department 

# San José La Arada

San José La Arada is a municipality of Guatemala in Chiquimula Department. It had an estimated **9,412 people** in 2024 on 115 km² (about 82 per km²). Its main town is San José La Arada. 37 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 9,412people (2024)
- 115km²
- 5mapped services
- 768 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San José La Arada?

San José La Arada had an estimated **9,412 people** in 2024 — 2.0% of Chiquimula Department, 317th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,043 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chiquimula Department figure of 1,066). Spread over 115 km², that is about **82 people per km²**, 302nd of 340 municipalities.

27.0% of people are children under 15 and 11.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 23 across Chiquimula Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people.

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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 La Arada?

San José La Arada lies in [Chiquimula Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Chiquimula](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/chiquimula/), [Ipala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/ipala/), [San Jacinto](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/san-jacinto/) and [San Luis Jilotepeque](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/san-luis-jilotepeque/). By area it is the 192nd largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 4.8% of [Chiquimula Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/). The centre of San José La Arada is about 98 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 12 km from Chiquimula, the main town of Chiquimula Department. The centre point is at 14.7153° N, 89.6086° 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 La Arada

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in San José La Arada: 1 monument.

- Monumento a Batalla de La Arada · monument

### Nearby, outside San José La Arada

- La Batalla de la Arada · monument, Chiquimula6.3 km
- Iglesia Antigua · attraction, Chiquimula11 km
- Monumento a la Liberación · monument, Chiquimula11 km
- Busto de Humberto Porta Mencos · monument, Chiquimula11 km
- Monumento al Maestro · monument, Chiquimula12 km
- Raúl González · monument, Chiquimula12 km
- View of six volcanos behind a gate · viewpoint, Agua Blanca18 km
- Wood platform view · viewpoint, Agua Blanca18 km
- Charca de peces · aquarium, San Juan Ermita19 km
- Área de Uso Múltiple Volcán y Laguna de Ipala · nature reserve, Agua Blanca19 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 La Arada

- 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 City100 km
- Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador125 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación del Ferrocaril, Zacapa (Zacapa), about 29 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:28) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 17:31).

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 La Arada

Open gazetteers list **37 villages, towns and localities** in San José La Arada. The largest with a recorded population: San José La Arada (2,361). Settlements here lie between about 409 m and 1,313 m above sea level (median 768 m).

- Cerro de Cal
- Chilar
- Chiscú
- El Aguacate
- El Carrizal
- El Conacaste
- El Junquillo
- El Mezcal
- El Obraje
- El Pedrero
- El Potrero
- El Rincón
- El Rodeo
- El Sordo
- Granadillas
- Guacamayas
- Joya
- La Chorrera
- La Doncella
- La Loma de Zanja
- La Torera
- Los Cimientos
- Los Encuentros
- Los Pérez
- Plan Redondo
- Quebrada de López
- San José La Arada
- San Miguel
- Santa Rosa
- Saspán
- Tambor
- Tashán
- Tierra Blanca
- Tierra Colorada
- Tobar
- Tontol
- Tres Ceibas

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 La Arada

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Chiscú
- Quebrada Huilihuiste
- Quebrada Santa Rosa
- Río Culima

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Cerro El Aguacate · 846 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 La Arada and the best time to visit

In San José La Arada, 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 San José La Arada

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Sanatorio Ariadna · Ipala 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.62372&mlon=-89.62178#map=17/14.62372/-89.62178) 

Bank Banrural · Ipala 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.62059&mlon=-89.62432#map=17/14.62059/-89.62432) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Zacapa 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97625&mlon=-89.52876#map=17/14.97625/-89.52876) 

Petrol pump Texaco El Molino · San José La Arada 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.72225&mlon=-89.58687#map=17/14.72225/-89.58687) 

Hotel Casa Maria · San José La Arada 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.68330&mlon=-89.60001#map=17/14.68330/-89.60001) 

Mall Monroy's Shopping Center · Ipala 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.62330&mlon=-89.62883#map=17/14.62330/-89.62883) 

School EORM EL SUYATE · Ipala 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.62851&mlon=-89.61859#map=17/14.62851/-89.61859) 

College Dideduc Chiquimula (Página Oficial) · Chiquimula 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.76940&mlon=-89.60862#map=17/14.76940/-89.60862) 

Police station PNC · Chiquimula 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.79589&mlon=-89.54485#map=17/14.79589/-89.54485) 

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 La Arada

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

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels1
- Restaurants2

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
- Olopa
- Quezaltepeque
- San Jacinto
- San Juan Ermita

## Quick answers

- Where is San José La Arada?In Chiquimula Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of San José La Arada?9,412 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in San José La Arada?About 27 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of San José La Arada?About 82 people per km²
- What borders San José La Arada?Chiquimula, Ipala, San Jacinto and San Luis Jilotepeque
- What is there to see in San José La Arada?Monumento a Batalla de La Arada
- What time zone is San José La Arada in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San José La Arada?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in San José La Arada?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San José La Arada?37 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San José La Arada?Settlements lie between 409 m and 1,313 m
- What is the highest point in San José La Arada?Cerro El Aguacate (846 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit San José La Arada?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San José La Arada?Sanatorio Ariadna, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San José La Arada?Banrural, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San José La Arada?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 30 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San José La Arada?Texaco El Molino, about 2.5 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in San José La Arada?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of San José La Arada?GT2002 (OCHA common operational dataset)