# El Jícaro Municipality, El Progreso Department – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/el-jicaro/ Municipality · El Progreso Department # El Jícaro El Jícaro is a municipality of Guatemala in El Progreso Department. It had an estimated **13,539 people** in 2024 on 114 km² (about 118 per km²). Its main town is El Jícaro. 25 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 13,539people (2024) - 114km² - 1mapped service - 299 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in El Jícaro? El Jícaro had an estimated **13,539 people** in 2024 — 6.8% of El Progreso Department, 288th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,033 women for every 1,000 men (close to the El Progreso Department figure of 1,024). Spread over 114 km², that is about **118 people per km²**, 270th of 340 municipalities. 26.1% of people are children under 15 and 8.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 27 across El Progreso Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,167** 5–9 ****1,175** 10–14 ****1,195** 15–19 ****1,160** 20–24 ****1,242** 25–29 ****1,273** 30–34 ****1,169** 35–39 ****1,009** 40–44 ****801** 45–49 ****688** 50–54 ****601** 55–59 ****490** 60–64 ****372** 65–69 ****351** 70+ ****846** 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 El Jícaro? El Jícaro lies in [El Progreso Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Cabañas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/cabanas/), [Guastatoya](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/guastatoya/), [San Agustín Acasaguastlán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/san-agustin-acasaguastlan/), [San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/san-cristobal-acasaguastlan/) and [San Pedro Pinula](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/san-pedro-pinula/). By area it is the 194th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 6.2% of [El Progreso Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/). The centre of El Jícaro is about 70 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 17 km from Guastatoya, the main town of El Progreso Department. The centre point is at 14.8888° N, 89.9178° 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 El Jícaro OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in El Jícaro: 3 nature reserves. - Parque Regional Municipal Cerro de Jesús · nature reserve - Parque Regional Municipal Lo de China · nature reserve - Reserva Natural Privada Hacienda Los Jose Luises · nature reserve ### Nearby, outside El Jícaro - Reserva Natural Privada Llano de la Negra · nature reserve, San Agustín Acasaguastlán8.3 km - Reserva Natural Privada Finca Fernando Paiz · nature reserve, San Agustín Acasaguastlán9.6 km - El Gallo · attraction, San Agustín Acasaguastlán9.6 km - Estación central ferrocarril El Rancho · attraction, San Agustín Acasaguastlán10 km - Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Tobón · nature reserve, San Pedro Pinula10 km - Parque Regional Municipal Niño Dormido · nature reserve, Cabañas12 km - Barbacoa y Playa · beach, Morazán20 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: El Jícaro - 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 City74 km - Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador158 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:29) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:17, sunset around 17:32). 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 El Jícaro Open gazetteers list **25 villages, towns and localities** in El Jícaro. The largest with a recorded population: El Jícaro (4,242). Settlements here lie between about 246 m and 990 m above sea level (median 299 m). - 31 de Mayo - Agua Caliente - Colonia El Mitch - Colonia La Arenera - Cruce El Zapote - El Espíritu Santo - El Jabillo - El Jícaro - El Paso de Los Jalapas - El Pino - El Tambor - El Zapote - Injerto - La Palma - Las Anonas - Las Joyas - Las Ovejas - Lo de China - Los Bordos - Los Bordos de Barillas - Ojo de Agua - Piedra Ancha - San Cristóbal - San Rafael - Santa Rosalía 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 El Jícaro Named natural and historic features inside El Jícaro, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Río Anshagua - Río Las Ovejas ### Hills and mountains 4 mountains. - Cerro El Mulatal · 686 m - Cerro El Morral · 499 m - Cerro Ananopa · 382 m - Cerro Mal País · 302 m ### History 1 ancient site. - Sitio Arqueológico El Jícaro 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 El Jícaro and the best time to visit In El Jícaro, 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 El Jícaro Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital General de Guastatoya · Guastatoya 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85564&mlon=-90.06291#map=17/14.85564/-90.06291) Bank CHN · Guastatoya 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85492&mlon=-90.06966#map=17/14.85492/-90.06966) Petrol pump Sol · San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.92207&mlon=-89.89888#map=17/14.92207/-89.89888) Hotel Hotel Y Turicentro Guaytan · San Agustín Acasaguastlán 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.94066&mlon=-89.96939#map=17/14.94066/-89.96939) Mall Interoceánica · San Agustín Acasaguastlán 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.92781&mlon=-90.00455#map=17/14.92781/-90.00455) School Escuela Colonia Nueva Vida JV · Guastatoya 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85390&mlon=-90.06470#map=17/14.85390/-90.06470) College Universidad Panamericana Sede El Jícaro · El Jícaro 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91077&mlon=-89.89649#map=17/14.91077/-89.89649) Police station Policía Nacional Civil · Jalapa 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.63548&mlon=-89.98138#map=17/14.63548/-89.98138) 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 El Jícaro Places mapped inside El Jícaro in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Colleges and universities1 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 El Progreso Department - Guastatoya - Morazán - San Agustín Acasaguastlán - San Antonio La Paz - San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán - Sanarate - Sansare ## Quick answers - Where is El Jícaro?In El Progreso Department, Guatemala - What is the population of El Jícaro?13,539 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in El Jícaro?About 28 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of El Jícaro?About 118 people per km² - What borders El Jícaro?Cabañas, Guastatoya, San Agustín Acasaguastlán, San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán and San Pedro Pinula - What is there to see in El Jícaro?Parque Regional Municipal Cerro de Jesús, Parque Regional Municipal Lo de China, Reserva Natural Privada Hacienda Los Jose Luises - What time zone is El Jícaro in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in El Jícaro?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in El Jícaro?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in El Jícaro?25 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of El Jícaro?Settlements lie between 246 m and 990 m - What is the highest point in El Jícaro?Cerro El Mulatal (686 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit El Jícaro?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to El Jícaro?Hospital General de Guastatoya, about 16 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to El Jícaro?CHN, about 17 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to El Jícaro?Sol, about 4.2 km from the centre - What is the P-code of El Jícaro?GT0205 (OCHA common operational dataset)