# La Democracia Municipality, Huehuetenango Department

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Municipality · Huehuetenango Department 

# La Democracia

La Democracia is a municipality of Guatemala in Huehuetenango Department. It had an estimated **63,091 people** in 2024 on 241 km² (about 261 per km²). Its main town is La Democracia. 82 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 49 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 63,091people (2024)
- 241km²
- 49mapped services
- 1,040 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in La Democracia?

La Democracia had an estimated **63,091 people** in 2024 — 4.3% of Huehuetenango Department, 82nd of 340 municipalities. There are 1,017 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Huehuetenango Department figure of 1,025). Spread over 241 km², that is about **261 people per km²**, 168th of 340 municipalities.

35.0% of people are children under 15 and 4.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 21 across Huehuetenango Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 66 children and older people.

0–4 ****7,330**

5–9 ****7,616**

10–14 ****7,127**

15–19 ****6,553**

20–24 ****6,761**

25–29 ****5,846**

30–34 ****5,136**

35–39 ****4,001**

40–44 ****2,944**

45–49 ****2,323**

50–54 ****1,893**

55–59 ****1,450**

60–64 ****1,122**

65–69 ****878**

70+ ****2,111**

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 [Huehuetenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Ixtahuacán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/ixtahuacan/), [La Libertad](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/la-libertad/), [San Antonio Huista](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/san-antonio-huista/), [San Pedro Necta](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/san-pedro-necta/) and [Santa Ana Huista](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/santa-ana-huista/). By area it is the 95th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 3.3% of [Huehuetenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/). The centre of La Democracia is about 182 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 54 km from Huehuetenango, the main town of Huehuetenango Department. The centre point is at 15.6177° N, 91.8689° 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 3 named sights in La Democracia: 2 attractions; 1 nature reserve.

- Parque Regional Municipal Cerro Mampil · nature reserve
- Estadio La Mesilla · attraction
- Swimming Pool · attraction

### Nearby, outside La Democracia

- Ceiba · monument, Santa Ana Huista8.9 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Bosque Palewitz · nature reserve, Santa Ana Huista11 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Bosque Palewitz · nature reserve, Santa Ana Huista12 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Bosque Palewitz · nature reserve, Santa Ana Huista12 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Bosque Palewitz · nature reserve, Santa Ana Huista13 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Bosque Palewitz · nature reserve, Santa Ana Huista13 km
- Isote · waterfall, Santa Ana Huista16 km
- Centro Turístico Río Azul · viewpoint, Santa Ana Huista16 km
- Parque Regional Montaña Negra · nature reserve, Unión Cantinil17 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Bosque Yul Ha' Saj Ha' · nature reserve, Santa Ana Huista17 km
- El Monumento · monument, Concepción Huista18 km
- Las Cruces · memorial, Jacaltenango18 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

- Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) · Huehuetenango51 km
- Tapachula International Airport (TAP) · Tapachula106 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 17:38).

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 **82 villages, towns and localities** in La Democracia. Settlements here lie between about 719 m and 1,963 m above sea level (median 1,040 m).

- Arroyo Grande
- Barrio Nuevo
- Buena Vista
- Buena Vista El Boquerón
- Buena Viña
- Buenos Aires Huiscac
- Calauté
- Camojallito
- Camojaíto
- Camojá
- Camojá Grande
- Candelaria
- Canoguitas
- Chalum
- Chamuxú
- Chichinabaj
- Cipresales
- Coyegual
- El Aguacate
- El Anonal La Montaña
- El Boquerón
- El Cable
- El Campamento
- El Chorro
- El Destierro
- El Escondido
- El Mamonal
- El Mangal
- El Milagro
- El Naranjal
- El Naranjo
- El Palmar
- El Pinal
- El Pumul
- El Sauce
- El Tabacal
- El Terrero Pinalito
- El Trapichillo
- El Zapote
- Guaylá
- Huixcoc
- Huixoc
- Ixbán
- Jolimex
- Julimes
- La Cruz
- La Democracia
- La Hamaca
- La Laguna
- La Laguna de los Pajaritos
- La Mesilla
- La Montaña
- La Montañita
- La Reforma Chojil
- La Vega
- Las Guacamayas
- Los Chucles
- Los Olivos
- Los Peñascos
- Los Tarayes
- Lotes
- Majagual
- Mi Ranchito
- Nueva Esperanza
- Nueva Peña Roja
- Nueva Providencia
- Nueva Viña
- Nuevo San Rafael
- Piedra Partida
- Pinalito
- Plan Grande
- Pontzaj
- Puente Quemado
- San Francisco
- San Isidro
- San Isidro Abajo
- San José Ixcunén
- San Juan El Palmar
- Tres de Mayo
- Tuitzcutz
- Valparaíso
- Villa Nueva

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

10 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Chichinabaj
- Arroyo Grande
- Quebrada La Montaña
- Riachuelo El Limar
- Río El Injerto
- Río El Jute
- Río El Naranjo
- Río Ixcunén
- Río Trapichillo
- Río Valparaiso

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains; 1 hill.

- Cerro El Gorro · 1,601 m
- Cerro Ixcunén · 1,335 m
- Cerro El Volcancillo · 1,304 m
- Cerro Mampil · 1,045 m

### History

1 ancient site.

- Sitio Arqueológico Camojaíto

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 20 °C) and the coolest is Jan (15 °C). About 1,685 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (338 mm) and the driest Feb (7 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 15 8 

Feb 16 7 

Mar 18 20 

Apr 20 51 

May 19 187 

Jun 18 292 

Jul 18 203 

Aug 18 272 

Sep 17 338 

Oct 17 241 

Nov 15 52 

Dec 15 12 

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 Hospital Diosesano · Jacaltenango 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.66784&mlon=-91.71496#map=17/15.66784/-91.71496) 

Bank BANRURAL Camoja · La Democracia 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.63610&mlon=-91.91870#map=17/15.63610/-91.91870) 

Petrol pump Don Arturo · La Democracia 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.62050&mlon=-91.88220#map=17/15.62050/-91.88220) 

Hotel Hotel Colonial · La Democracia 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.61444&mlon=-91.87090#map=17/15.61444/-91.87090) 

Mall Comercial JR · San Antonio Huista 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.65345&mlon=-91.76958#map=17/15.65345/-91.76958) 

School Escuela Oficial Urbana Mixta "Rafael Álvarez Ovalle" · Santa Ana Huista 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.68420&mlon=-91.82315#map=17/15.68420/-91.82315) 

College UPANA · Jacaltenango 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.66778&mlon=-91.71285#map=17/15.66778/-91.71285) 

Police station PNC La Mesilla · La Democracia 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.64210&mlon=-91.98617#map=17/15.64210/-91.98617) 

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.

- Banks4
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels26
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants12
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics1

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 Huehuetenango Department

- Aguacatán
- Barillas
- Chiantla
- Colotenango
- Concepción Huista
- Cuilco
- Huehuetenango
- Ixtahuacán
- Jacaltenango
- La Libertad
- Malacatancito
- Nentón
- Petatán
- San Antonio Huista
- San Gaspar Ixchil
- San Juan Atitán
- San Juan Ixcoy
- San Mateo Ixtatán
- San Miguel Acatán
- San Pedro Necta
- San Rafael La Independencia
- San Rafael Petzal
- San Sebastián Coatán
- San Sebastián Huehuetenango
- Santa Ana Huista
- Santa Bárbara
- Santa Eulalia
- Santiago Chimaltenango
- Soloma
- Tectitán
- Todos Santos Cuchumatán
- Unión Cantinil

## Quick answers

- Where is La Democracia?In Huehuetenango Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of La Democracia?63,091 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in La Democracia?About 22 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of La Democracia?About 261 people per km²
- What borders La Democracia?Ixtahuacán, La Libertad, San Antonio Huista, San Pedro Necta and Santa Ana Huista
- What is there to see in La Democracia?Estadio La Mesilla, Parque Regional Municipal Cerro Mampil, Swimming Pool
- 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?82 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Democracia?Settlements lie between 719 m and 1,963 m
- What is the highest point in La Democracia?Cerro El Gorro (1,601 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit La Democracia?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Democracia?Hospital Diosesano, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Democracia?BANRURAL Camoja, about 5.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Democracia?Don Arturo, about 1.5 km from the centre
- How many banks are in La Democracia?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in La Democracia?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of La Democracia?GT1312 (OCHA common operational dataset)