# La Democracia Municipality, Escuintla Department – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/la-democracia/

Municipality · Escuintla Department 

# La Democracia

La Democracia is a municipality of Guatemala in Escuintla Department. It had an estimated **26,299 people** in 2024 on 290 km² (about 91 per km²). Its main town is La Democracia. 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 26,299people (2024)
- 290km²
- 3mapped services
- 92 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in La Democracia?

La Democracia had an estimated **26,299 people** in 2024 — 3.2% of Escuintla Department, 208th of 340 municipalities. There are 947 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Escuintla Department figure of 954). Spread over 290 km², that is about **91 people per km²**, 297th of 340 municipalities.

29.7% of people are children under 15 and 5.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 27 across Escuintla Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,635**

5–9 ****2,609**

10–14 ****2,569**

15–19 ****2,398**

20–24 ****2,435**

25–29 ****2,473**

30–34 ****2,273**

35–39 ****1,947**

40–44 ****1,596**

45–49 ****1,241**

50–54 ****1,044**

55–59 ****865**

60–64 ****686**

65–69 ****535**

70+ ****993**

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 La Democracia?

La Democracia 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/), [La Gomera](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/la-gomera/), [Masagua](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/masagua/), [San José](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/san-jose/), [Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/santa-lucia-cotzumalguapa/), [Sipacate](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/sipacate/) and [Siquinalá](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/siquinala/). By area it is the 79th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 6.4% of [Escuintla Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/). The centre of La Democracia is about 75 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 27 km from Escuintla, the main town of Escuintla Department. The centre point is at 14.1212° N, 90.9585° 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 La Democracia

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in La Democracia: 1 archaeological site; 1 museum.

- Museo Rubén Chévez Van Dorne · museum
- Balberta · archaeological site

### Nearby, outside La Democracia

- Plaza Maya Imox · memorial, Masagua15 km
- Piramide Gucumatz · archaeological site, Masagua16 km
- Nucleo Maya Entierro Rey AhPuch · monument, Escuintla16 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: La Democracia

- 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 City69 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu91 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:35) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:19, sunset around 17:37).

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 La Democracia

Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in La Democracia. The largest with a recorded population: La Democracia (13,400). Settlements here lie between about 25 m and 239 m above sea level (median 92 m).

- Ceiba Amelia
- Colonia El Campo
- Colonia La Campiña
- Colonia La Promesa
- Comunidad Agraria Cuncún
- El Arenal
- El Campo
- El Milagro
- El Pilar
- La Democracia
- La Laguna
- La Tapita
- La Unión El Almendro
- La Virgen
- Las Delicias
- Las Flores
- Las Ilusiones
- Las Pozas
- Los Luceros
- Tierra Nueva
- Victorias
- Zona de Desarrollo Agrario El Pilar

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 La Democracia

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

### Water

15 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada El Juilín
- Quebrada El Jute
- Quebrada La Laguna
- Quebrada Los Encuentros
- Quebrada del Pilar
- Riachuelo Azotea
- Riachuelo Cuncún
- Riachuelo Nopalera
- Río Las Marías
- Río Mazate
- Zanjón El Cantil
- Zanjón El Desparramadero
- Zanjón El Mario
- Zanjón El Trapichito
- Zanjón Las Marucas

### History

3 ancient sites.

- Sitio Arqueológico Bugamvilia
- Sitio Arqueológico Los Amates
- Sitio Arqueológico Monte Alto

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 La Democracia and the best time to visit

In La Democracia, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 1,929 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (339 mm) and the driest Jan (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 4 

Feb 27 6 

Mar 28 15 

Apr 28 61 

May 28 252 

Jun 27 326 

Jul 28 251 

Aug 28 305 

Sep 27 339 

Oct 27 297 

Nov 27 65 

Dec 26 8 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Democracia

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Salud · La Gomera 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.08674&mlon=-91.05061#map=17/14.08674/-91.05061) 

Bank Bam · La Gomera 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.08482&mlon=-91.05003#map=17/14.08482/-91.05003) 

ATM Las Cruces · La Gomera 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.10735&mlon=-91.14846#map=17/14.10735/-91.14846) 

Petrol pump Shell · Masagua 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.08407&mlon=-90.88093#map=17/14.08407/-90.88093) 

Hotel Hotel Las Casitas · La Gomera 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.09701&mlon=-91.05345#map=17/14.09701/-91.05345) 

Mall Pradera Express · Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.32938&mlon=-91.01918#map=17/14.32938/-91.01918) 

School Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta 15 de Septiembre · La Gomera 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.09857&mlon=-91.05397#map=17/14.09857/-91.05397) 

College Instituto Mixto de Educación Diversificada Aristides Crespo Villegas · La Gomera 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.09876&mlon=-91.05329#map=17/14.09876/-91.05329) 

Police station Policia Civil · Masagua 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.20313&mlon=-90.84968#map=17/14.20313/-90.84968) 

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 La Democracia

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

- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1

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

## Quick answers

- Where is La Democracia?In Escuintla Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of La Democracia?26,299 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in La Democracia?About 26 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of La Democracia?About 91 people per km²
- What borders La Democracia?Escuintla, La Gomera, Masagua, San José, Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Sipacate and Siquinalá
- What is there to see in La Democracia?Balberta, Museo Rubén Chévez Van Dorne
- What time zone is La Democracia in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in La Democracia?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in La Democracia?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Democracia?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Democracia?Settlements lie between 25 m and 239 m
- What is the best time to visit La Democracia?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Democracia?Centro de Salud, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Democracia?Bam, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La Democracia?Las Cruces, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Democracia?Shell, about 9.3 km from the centre
- How many banks are in La Democracia?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in La Democracia?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of La Democracia?GT0503 (OCHA common operational dataset)