# Guanagazapa Municipality, Escuintla Department – Villages

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Municipality · Escuintla Department 

# Guanagazapa

Guanagazapa is a municipality of Guatemala in Escuintla Department. It had an estimated **17,681 people** in 2024 on 227 km² (about 78 per km²). Its main town is Guanagazapa. 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 17,681people (2024)
- 227km²
- 4mapped services
- 280 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Guanagazapa?

Guanagazapa had an estimated **17,681 people** in 2024 — 2.1% of Escuintla Department, 258th of 340 municipalities. There are 923 women for every 1,000 men (below the Escuintla Department figure of 954). Spread over 227 km², that is about **78 people per km²**, 304th of 340 municipalities.

32.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 27 across Escuintla Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 61 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,832**

5–9 ****1,999**

10–14 ****1,975**

15–19 ****1,830**

20–24 ****1,619**

25–29 ****1,551**

30–34 ****1,417**

35–39 ****1,121**

40–44 ****905**

45–49 ****795**

50–54 ****697**

55–59 ****587**

60–64 ****449**

65–69 ****332**

70+ ****572**

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 Guanagazapa?

Guanagazapa lies in [Escuintla Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Escuintla](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/escuintla/), [Iztapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/iztapa/), [Masagua](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/masagua/), [Pueblo Nuevo Viñas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/pueblo-nuevo-vinas/), [San Vicente Pacaya](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/san-vicente-pacaya/), [Taxisco](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/taxisco/) and [Villa Canales](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/guatemala/villa-canales/). By area it is the 105th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 5.0% of [Escuintla Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/). The centre of Guanagazapa is about 56 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 22 km from Escuintla, the main town of Escuintla Department. The centre point is at 14.1586° N, 90.6506° 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 Guanagazapa

### Nearby, outside Guanagazapa

- Auto Safari Chapín · zoo, Taxisco7.1 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Dulce Nombre · nature reserve, Taxisco15 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Dulce Nombre · nature reserve, Taxisco16 km
- Piramide Gucumatz · archaeological site, Masagua17 km
- Plaza Maya Imox · memorial, Masagua18 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Santa Isabel · nature reserve, Pueblo Nuevo Viñas19 km
- Reserva Natural Privada El Bejucal · nature reserve, Pueblo Nuevo Viñas19 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: Guanagazapa

- 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
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu120 km

### Nearest railway station

Antigua Estación de Tren (Amatitlán), about 35 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:33) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:36).

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 Guanagazapa

Open gazetteers list **13 villages, towns and localities** in Guanagazapa. The largest with a recorded population: Guanagazapa (2,842). Settlements here lie between about 42 m and 417 m above sea level (median 280 m).

- Brito
- Colonia Santa Fe
- Comunidad San Vicente
- El Apantillo
- El Arisco
- El Porvenir
- Guanagazapa
- Las Flores
- Las Marías
- Los Planes
- Paraje Galán
- San José Miramar
- Santa Brigida El Camalote

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 Guanagazapa

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams; 4 lakes.

- Laguna Las Cuaches
- Laguneta Colindres
- Laguneta El Lobón
- Laguneta La Viga
- Quebrada Barranca Oscura
- Quebrada El Cedro
- Río Aguacapa
- Río Asuchillo
- Río Chapetón
- Río La Cañada
- Río Michatoya
- Zanjón El Varón
- Zanjón La Morita

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Montaña El Shuco · 17 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 Guanagazapa and the best time to visit

In Guanagazapa, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,421 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (250 mm) and the driest Jan (3 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 25 3 

Feb 26 6 

Mar 27 8 

Apr 28 40 

May 27 181 

Jun 26 239 

Jul 27 192 

Aug 26 241 

Sep 26 250 

Oct 26 206 

Nov 25 49 

Dec 25 6 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Guanagazapa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Nacional, Escuintla · Escuintla 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.28702&mlon=-90.77217#map=17/14.28702/-90.77217) 

Bank Banco G&T Continental · Escuintla 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.28872&mlon=-90.78481#map=17/14.28872/-90.78481) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Escuintla 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.28929&mlon=-90.78549#map=17/14.28929/-90.78549) 

Petrol pump SILSA · Guanagazapa 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.22530&mlon=-90.64330#map=17/14.22530/-90.64330) 

Hotel Quinta San Rafael Hotel · Guanagazapa 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.12019&mlon=-90.64585#map=17/14.12019/-90.64585) 

Mall Plaza Palin Express · Escuintla 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.26856&mlon=-90.76598#map=17/14.26856/-90.76598) 

School Universidad San Pablo · Escuintla 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.27443&mlon=-90.77655#map=17/14.27443/-90.77655) 

College Universidad Rafael Landívar Escuintla · Escuintla 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.27588&mlon=-90.72379#map=17/14.27588/-90.72379) 

Police station Policia National Civl · Escuintla 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.28887&mlon=-90.77561#map=17/14.28887/-90.77561) 

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 Guanagazapa

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels3

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 Escuintla Department

- Escuintla
- Iztapa
- La Democracia
- La Gomera
- Masagua
- Nueva Concepción
- Palín
- San José
- San Vicente Pacaya
- Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa
- Sipacate
- Siquinalá
- Tiquisate

## Quick answers

- Where is Guanagazapa?In Escuintla Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Guanagazapa?17,681 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Guanagazapa?About 24 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Guanagazapa?About 78 people per km²
- What borders Guanagazapa?Escuintla, Iztapa, Masagua, Pueblo Nuevo Viñas, San Vicente Pacaya, Taxisco and Villa Canales
- What is there to see in Guanagazapa?Auto Safari Chapín, Reserva Natural Privada Dulce Nombre, Reserva Natural Privada Dulce Nombre, Piramide Gucumatz
- What time zone is Guanagazapa in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Guanagazapa?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Guanagazapa?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Guanagazapa?13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Guanagazapa?Settlements lie between 42 m and 417 m
- What is the highest point in Guanagazapa?Montaña El Shuco (17 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Guanagazapa?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Guanagazapa?Hospital Nacional, Escuintla, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Guanagazapa?Banco G&T Continental, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Guanagazapa?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Guanagazapa?SILSA, about 7.5 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Guanagazapa?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Guanagazapa?GT0508 (OCHA common operational dataset)