# Morazán Municipality, El Progreso Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/morazan/

Municipality · El Progreso Department 

# Morazán

Morazán is a municipality of Guatemala in El Progreso Department. It had an estimated **12,736 people** in 2024 on 347 km² (about 37 per km²). Its main town is Morazán. 88 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 12,736people (2024)
- 347km²
- 9mapped services
- 753 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Morazán?

Morazán had an estimated **12,736 people** in 2024 — 6.4% of El Progreso Department, 297th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,027 women for every 1,000 men (close to the El Progreso Department figure of 1,024). Spread over 347 km², that is about **37 people per km²**, 328th of 340 municipalities.

26.9% of people are children under 15 and 10.1% 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 59 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,124**

5–9 ****1,146**

10–14 ****1,159**

15–19 ****1,037**

20–24 ****1,128**

25–29 ****1,207**

30–34 ****1,015**

35–39 ****845**

40–44 ****708**

45–49 ****631**

50–54 ****576**

55–59 ****480**

60–64 ****394**

65–69 ****374**

70+ ****912**

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 Morazán?

Morazán lies in [El Progreso Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Guastatoya](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/guastatoya/), [Salamá](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/baja-verapaz/salama/), [San Agustín Acasaguastlán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/san-agustin-acasaguastlan/), [San Jerónimo](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/baja-verapaz/san-jeronimo/) and [Sanarate](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/sanarate/). By area it is the 72nd largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 18.9% of [El Progreso Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/). The centre of Morazán is about 56 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 14.9920° N, 90.1431° 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 Morazán

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Morazán: 9 nature reserves; 1 beach; 1 memorial.

- Parque Regional Municipal Cerro Grande · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada Antigua Estancia de los Leones · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada El Risco · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada El Risco · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada El Roble · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada Karnac · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada Los Alpes · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada Luisiana · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada Monte Alto · nature reserve
- Barbacoa y Playa · beach
- Monumento a la Madre · memorial

### Nearby, outside Morazán

- El Chupadero · attraction, San Jerónimo11 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Tres Marías · nature reserve, San Jerónimo12 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Rincón del Zope · nature reserve, San Jerónimo12 km
- Reserva Natural Privada El Naranjo · nature reserve, San Jerónimo14 km
- Reserva Natural Privada El Aguacate · nature reserve, San Jerónimo14 km
- Estación central ferrocarril El Rancho · attraction, San Agustín Acasaguastlán17 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca Fernando Paiz · nature reserve, San Agustín Acasaguastlán17 km
- El Gallo · attraction, San Agustín Acasaguastlán17 km
- Catarata Salto de Chilascó · waterfall, Salamá17 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Concepción · nature reserve, Purulhá18 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Llano de la Negra · nature reserve, San Agustín Acasaguastlán18 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Saq Ha · nature reserve, Salamá19 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: Morazán

- 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 City61 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu175 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:30) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:33).

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 Morazán

Open gazetteers list **88 villages, towns and localities** in Morazán. The largest with a recorded population: Morazán (2,554). Settlements here lie between about 309 m and 1,998 m above sea level (median 753 m).

- Achiote
- Achiotes
- Agua Blanca
- Agua Ligera
- Bramaderos
- Brasil
- Buena Vista
- Caballitos
- Cambalote
- Carricito
- Carrizo Grande
- Cerro Gordo
- Cerro Grande
- Cruz de Pino
- El Amate
- El Bijagual
- El Cacao Viejo
- El Caco
- El Camote
- El Canastal
- El Carrizal
- El Chical
- El Ciruelillo
- El Coyote
- El Jutillo
- El Limoncillo
- El Mangal
- El Matilisguate
- El Matochal
- El Mojón
- El Moral
- El Pacayal
- El Paujil
- El Paval
- El Perdido
- El Piñal
- El Plan Carrizo
- El Portezuelo
- El Rodeo
- El Tablón
- El Terrerito
- El Terrero
- El Trapichito
- El Zapotal
- El Zapote
- Gallegos
- Guacamayas
- Guapinol
- Guayabitas
- Hormigas
- La Ciénaga
- La Laguna
- La Reforma
- La Toma
- Lagunilla
- Las Periquitas
- Las Pitas
- Las Uvas
- Las Vigas
- Los Achiotes
- Los Aristondos
- Los Platanitos
- Los Regadillos
- Los Tablones
- Marajuma
- Morazán
- Ojo de Agua
- Pacheco
- Pajuil
- Piedras Grandes
- Plan Redondo
- Plan de Las Flores
- Pozo de Agua
- Rama de Pino
- Rincón de Las Flores
- Sacabasto
- San Antonio
- San Clemente
- San Diego
- San Felipe
- San Juan
- Santa Ana
- Santa Gertrudis
- Sunzapote
- Tierra Blanca
- Uruguay
- Vainillas
- Vista Hermosa

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 Morazán

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

### Water

16 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada El Caco
- Quebrada El Sitio
- Quebrada El Terrerito
- Quebrada El Tigre
- Quebrada Honda
- Quebrada Marajuma
- Quebrada de Los Leones
- Riachuelo El Rosal
- Riachuelo San Clemente
- Río Camalote
- Río Camote
- Río Chuacús
- Río Los Platanitos
- Río Morazán
- Río Trapichito
- Río del Jícaro

### Hills and mountains

8 mountains; 1 hill.

- Cerro Pito Real · 2,491 m
- Cerro Tres Rostros · 2,416 m
- Cerro El Cubilete · 1,744 m
- Cerro Gordo · 1,515 m
- Montaña Las Vigas · 1,360 m
- Cerro Ocote Rayado · 1,174 m
- Cerro El Matochal · 1,117 m
- Cerro de La Cruz · 1,080 m
- Cerro Guayabitas · 877 m

### History

1 historic site.

- Sitio Arqueológico Bucaral

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 Morazán and the best time to visit

In Morazán, 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 Morazán

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro Medico Guastatoya · Guastatoya 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.86211&mlon=-90.07261#map=17/14.86211/-90.07261) 

Bank BAM · Guastatoya 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.86046&mlon=-90.07321#map=17/14.86046/-90.07321) 

Petrol pump Texaco · San Jerónimo 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.06375&mlon=-90.18087#map=17/15.06375/-90.18087) 

Hotel Hotel y Restaurante los Frailes · San Jerónimo 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.05538&mlon=-90.23930#map=17/15.05538/-90.23930) 

Mall Plaza Comercial Chiky · Morazán 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.93361&mlon=-90.14333#map=17/14.93361/-90.14333) 

School Escuela Niño Perdido · Salamá 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.13718&mlon=-90.17849#map=17/15.13718/-90.17849) 

College UMG · Guastatoya · Guastatoya 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.88284&mlon=-90.08446#map=17/14.88284/-90.08446) 

Police station Tribunal De Sentencia Penal · Salamá 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.10594&mlon=-90.31318#map=17/15.10594/-90.31318) 

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 Morazán

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

- Petrol pumps2
- Shopping malls1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants5

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

- El Jícaro
- Guastatoya
- San Agustín Acasaguastlán
- San Antonio La Paz
- San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán
- Sanarate
- Sansare

## Quick answers

- Where is Morazán?In El Progreso Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Morazán?12,736 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Morazán?About 28 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Morazán?About 37 people per km²
- What borders Morazán?Guastatoya, Salamá, San Agustín Acasaguastlán, San Jerónimo and Sanarate
- What is there to see in Morazán?Barbacoa y Playa, Monumento a la Madre, Parque Regional Municipal Cerro Grande, Reserva Natural Privada Antigua Estancia de los Leones
- What time zone is Morazán in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Morazán?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Morazán?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Morazán?88 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Morazán?Settlements lie between 309 m and 1,998 m
- What is the highest point in Morazán?Cerro Pito Real (2,491 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Morazán?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Morazán?Centro Medico Guastatoya, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Morazán?BAM, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Morazán?Texaco, about 9.0 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Morazán?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Morazán?GT0202 (OCHA common operational dataset)