# San Antonio La Paz Municipality, El Progreso Department

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Municipality · El Progreso Department 

# San Antonio La Paz

San Antonio La Paz is a municipality of Guatemala in El Progreso Department. It had an estimated **22,916 people** in 2024 on 147 km² (about 156 per km²). Its main town is San Antonio La Paz. 52 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 12 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 22,916people (2024)
- 147km²
- 12mapped services
- 1,181 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Antonio La Paz?

San Antonio La Paz had an estimated **22,916 people** in 2024 — 11.6% of El Progreso Department, 228th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,004 women for every 1,000 men (below the El Progreso Department figure of 1,024). Spread over 147 km², that is about **156 people per km²**, 232nd of 340 municipalities.

30.0% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 27 across El Progreso Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,347**

5–9 ****2,327**

10–14 ****2,196**

15–19 ****1,947**

20–24 ****2,127**

25–29 ****2,231**

30–34 ****2,016**

35–39 ****1,681**

40–44 ****1,314**

45–49 ****1,076**

50–54 ****891**

55–59 ****732**

60–64 ****577**

65–69 ****444**

70+ ****1,010**

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 Antonio La Paz?

San Antonio La Paz lies in [El Progreso Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Mataquescuintla](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/mataquescuintla/), [Palencia](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/guatemala/palencia/), [San José del Golfo](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/guatemala/san-jose-del-golfo/) and [Sanarate](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/sanarate/). By area it is the 158th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 8.0% of [El Progreso Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/). The centre of San Antonio La Paz is about 28 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 25 km from Guastatoya, the main town of El Progreso Department. The centre point is at 14.7418° N, 90.2745° 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 Antonio La Paz

### Nearby, outside San Antonio La Paz

- Reserva Natural Privada Corral Viejo · nature reserve, Palencia15 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca El Socorro · nature reserve, San José Pinula16 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca El Socorro · nature reserve, San José Pinula16 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 Antonio La Paz

- 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 City32 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu155 km

### Nearest railway station

Guatemala (Guatemala), about 28 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:31) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:34).

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 Antonio La Paz

Open gazetteers list **52 villages, towns and localities** in San Antonio La Paz. The largest with a recorded population: San Antonio La Paz (7,781). Settlements here lie between about 637 m and 1,749 m above sea level (median 1,181 m).

- Agua Blanca
- Agua Caliente
- Aguirre
- Cienaguitas
- Cucajol
- Dolores
- El Cangrejito
- El Carrizo
- El Chile
- El Chorro
- El Cóbano
- El Encinal
- El Hato
- El Injerto
- El Limón
- El Naranjo
- El Plantón
- El Remudadero
- El Soyate
- El Suquinay
- El Trapichito
- El Zarzal
- Encuentro Cucajol
- Estación Agua Caliente
- Estación El Chile
- Jocotales
- Joya Honda
- Joya del Ternero
- La Esperanza
- La Limonada
- Las Escaleras
- Las Margaritas
- Las Minas
- Las Navajas
- Las Veguitas
- Llano Largo
- Los Amates
- Los Astales
- Los Encinos
- Los Gracianos
- Los Planes
- Los Pocitos
- Mango de Brea
- Peña de La Vírgen
- Prados de Canaán
- Sabana Larga
- San Antonio La Paz
- San José Las Navajas
- Santa Cruz
- Santo Domingo Los Ocotes
- Tierra Blanca
- Veguitas

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 Antonio La Paz

Named natural and historic features inside San Antonio La Paz, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada El Encinal
- Quebrada Las Minas
- Riachuelo Agua Blanca
- Riachuelo Bijagual
- Riachuelo Las Burras
- Río Las Cañas
- Río Trapichito

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains; 1 hill.

- Cerro El Volcán · 1,852 m
- Cerro El Incienso · 1,660 m
- Cerro del Paxté · 1,303 m
- Cerro Alto · 959 m

### Getting around

1 bridge.

- Puente El Cañón

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 Antonio La Paz and the best time to visit

In San Antonio La Paz, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,207 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (214 mm) and the driest Feb (13 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 14 

Feb 21 13 

Mar 22 14 

Apr 24 34 

May 24 143 

Jun 22 195 

Jul 22 161 

Aug 22 202 

Sep 21 214 

Oct 21 152 

Nov 19 47 

Dec 19 19 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Antonio La Paz

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital SEINSA · Sanarate 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.79423&mlon=-90.21236#map=17/14.79423/-90.21236) 

Bank Banco Industrial · Sanarate 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.78835&mlon=-90.19876#map=17/14.78835/-90.19876) 

ATM SUPER 24 · Palencia 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.67727&mlon=-90.36044#map=17/14.67727/-90.36044) 

Petrol pump De La Casa Restaurante · San Antonio La Paz 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.74706&mlon=-90.32101#map=17/14.74706/-90.32101) 

Hotel Hotel Camino Largo · San Antonio La Paz 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.73846&mlon=-90.32927#map=17/14.73846/-90.32927) 

Mall Plaza El Rancho · San Antonio La Paz 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.73852&mlon=-90.32928#map=17/14.73852/-90.32928) 

School Escuela No.2 Jornada vespertina · Sanarate 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.78557&mlon=-90.19754#map=17/14.78557/-90.19754) 

College Universidad Regional Patulul · San José del Golfo 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.73857&mlon=-90.33777#map=17/14.73857/-90.33777) 

Police station Policía Nacional Civil · Sanarate 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.78683&mlon=-90.19926#map=17/14.78683/-90.19926) 

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 Antonio La Paz

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

- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels1
- Shopping malls1
- Restaurants4

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
- Morazán
- San Agustín Acasaguastlán
- San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán
- Sanarate
- Sansare

## Quick answers

- Where is San Antonio La Paz?In El Progreso Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of San Antonio La Paz?22,916 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Antonio La Paz?About 26 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Antonio La Paz?About 156 people per km²
- What borders San Antonio La Paz?Mataquescuintla, Palencia, San José del Golfo and Sanarate
- What is there to see in San Antonio La Paz?Reserva Natural Privada Corral Viejo, Reserva Natural Privada Finca El Socorro, Reserva Natural Privada Finca El Socorro
- What time zone is San Antonio La Paz in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Antonio La Paz?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in San Antonio La Paz?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Antonio La Paz?52 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Antonio La Paz?Settlements lie between 637 m and 1,749 m
- What is the highest point in San Antonio La Paz?Cerro El Volcán (1,852 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit San Antonio La Paz?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Antonio La Paz?SEINSA, about 8.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Antonio La Paz?Banco Industrial, about 9.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Antonio La Paz?SUPER 24, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Antonio La Paz?De La Casa Restaurante, about 5.0 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in San Antonio La Paz?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Antonio La Paz?GT0208 (OCHA common operational dataset)