# Sansare Municipality, El Progreso Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/sansare/ Municipality · El Progreso Department # Sansare Sansare is a municipality of Guatemala in El Progreso Department. It had an estimated **13,812 people** in 2024 on 144 km² (about 96 per km²). Its main town is Sansare. 37 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 13,812people (2024) - 144km² - 4mapped services - 820 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Sansare? Sansare had an estimated **13,812 people** in 2024 — 7.0% of El Progreso Department, 283rd of 340 municipalities. There are 1,035 women for every 1,000 men (above the El Progreso Department figure of 1,024). Spread over 144 km², that is about **96 people per km²**, 291st of 340 municipalities. 25.9% of people are children under 15 and 9.1% 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 54 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,157** 5–9 ****1,226** 10–14 ****1,189** 15–19 ****1,123** 20–24 ****1,289** 25–29 ****1,338** 30–34 ****1,161** 35–39 ****960** 40–44 ****826** 45–49 ****737** 50–54 ****652** 55–59 ****524** 60–64 ****377** 65–69 ****352** 70+ ****901** 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 Sansare? Sansare lies in [El Progreso Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Guastatoya](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/guastatoya/), [Jalapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/jalapa/) and [Sanarate](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/sanarate/). By area it is the 160th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 7.8% of [El Progreso Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/). The centre of Sansare is about 46 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 12 km from Guastatoya, the main town of El Progreso Department. The centre point is at 14.7525° N, 90.1030° 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 Sansare ### Nearby, outside Sansare - Volcán Jumay · volcano, Jalapa14 km - Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumay · nature reserve, Jalapa14 km - Catarata de Urlanta · waterfall, Jalapa18 km - Barbacoa y Playa · beach, Morazán18 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: Sansare - 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 City49 km - Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador158 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:30) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:17, 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 Sansare Open gazetteers list **37 villages, towns and localities** in Sansare. The largest with a recorded population: Sansare (3,792). Settlements here lie between about 633 m and 1,380 m above sea level (median 820 m). - Barranquillo - Buena Vista - Chilzapote - Corral Viejo - Crucecitas - El Aguaje - El Arenal - El Copalito - El Juez - El Jute Arriba - El Llano - El Pino - El Portezuelo - El Porvenir - El Puente - El Sesteadero - El Tablón - Estación Jalapa - La Cruz Chiquita - La Mina - La Montañita - La Trinidad - Las Cabezas - Las Limas - Los Aritos - Los Cedros - Los Cerritos - Los Encuentros - Peña Colorada - Quebrada Grande - Río Grande Abajo - Río Grande Arriba - San Felipe La Tabla - Sansare - Santa Bárbara - Santa Inés - Tres Puentes 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 Sansare Named natural and historic features inside Sansare, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 10 rivers and streams. - Quebrada El Jute - Quebrada El Tempisque - Quebrada Grande - Quebrada La Sierra - Quebrada Tío Alejo - Riachuelo El Jabillal - Riachuelo Santa Rosa - Riachuelo de Los Cerritos - Río Frío - Río Santa Rita ### Hills and mountains 4 mountains; 4 hills. - Cerro Almolonga · 1,634 m - Cerro Alto · 1,450 m - Cerro Juan Pérez · 1,403 m - Cerro Agua Caliente · 1,262 m - Cerro de Pino · 969 m - Cerro Moreno · 957 m - Cerro Alto · 878 m - Cerro El Potrero Viejo · 875 m ### Getting around 1 railway station. - Estación Cromo 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 Sansare and the best time to visit In Sansare, 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 Sansare Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital MediClinic y Laboratorio Sansare Dr Gallardo · Sansare 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.74720&mlon=-90.11250#map=17/14.74720/-90.11250) Bank Bam · Sanarate 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.78811&mlon=-90.19830#map=17/14.78811/-90.19830) ATM SUPER 24 · Palencia 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.67727&mlon=-90.36044#map=17/14.67727/-90.36044) Petrol pump Shell · Sansare 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.74832&mlon=-90.10748#map=17/14.74832/-90.10748) Hotel Aqua Bambu Sanarate · Sanarate 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.79199&mlon=-90.19750#map=17/14.79199/-90.19750) Mall Plaza San Antonio · Sanarate 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.78685&mlon=-90.19954#map=17/14.78685/-90.19954) School Escuela No.2 Jornada vespertina · Sanarate 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.78557&mlon=-90.19754#map=17/14.78557/-90.19754) College Universidad Rural de Guatemala Sede Sanarate · Sanarate 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.79492&mlon=-90.19754#map=17/14.79492/-90.19754) Police station Policía Nacional Civil · Sanarate 11 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 Sansare Places mapped inside Sansare in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Petrol pumps1 - Restaurants1 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 Antonio La Paz - San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán - Sanarate ## Quick answers - Where is Sansare?In El Progreso Department, Guatemala - What is the population of Sansare?13,812 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Sansare?About 28 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Sansare?About 96 people per km² - What borders Sansare?Guastatoya, Jalapa and Sanarate - What is there to see in Sansare?Volcán Jumay, Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumay, Catarata de Urlanta, Barbacoa y Playa - What time zone is Sansare in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Sansare?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in Sansare?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sansare?37 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sansare?Settlements lie between 633 m and 1,380 m - What is the highest point in Sansare?Cerro Almolonga (1,634 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sansare?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Sansare?MediClinic y Laboratorio Sansare Dr Gallardo, about 1.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Sansare?Bam, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Sansare?SUPER 24, about 29 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sansare?Shell, about 0.7 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Sansare?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Sansare?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Sansare?GT0207 (OCHA common operational dataset)