# La Libertad Municipality, Huehuetenango Department – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/la-libertad/ Municipality · Huehuetenango Department # La Libertad La Libertad is a municipality of Guatemala in Huehuetenango Department. It had an estimated **51,397 people** in 2024 on 96 km² (about 537 per km²). Its main town is La Libertad. 29 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 51,397people (2024) - 95.7km² - 4mapped services - 1,737 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in La Libertad? La Libertad had an estimated **51,397 people** in 2024 — 3.5% of Huehuetenango Department, 107th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,025 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Huehuetenango Department figure of 1,025). Spread over 96 km², that is about **537 people per km²**, 77th of 340 municipalities. 36.5% of people are children under 15 and 5.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 21 across Huehuetenango Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,266** 5–9 ****6,405** 10–14 ****6,064** 15–19 ****5,530** 20–24 ****5,245** 25–29 ****4,328** 30–34 ****3,884** 35–39 ****3,056** 40–44 ****2,244** 45–49 ****1,842** 50–54 ****1,593** 55–59 ****1,223** 60–64 ****995** 65–69 ****750** 70+ ****1,972** 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 Libertad? La Libertad lies in [Huehuetenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Cuilco](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/cuilco/), [Ixtahuacán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/ixtahuacan/) and [La Democracia](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/la-democracia/). By area it is the 213th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 1.3% of [Huehuetenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/). The centre of La Libertad is about 178 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 50 km from Huehuetenango, the main town of Huehuetenango Department. The centre point is at 15.5392° N, 91.8822° 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 Libertad ### Nearby, outside La Libertad - Swimming Pool · attraction, La Democracia12 km - Estadio La Mesilla · attraction, La Democracia16 km - Parque Regional Municipal La Montañita · nature reserve, San Pedro Necta17 km - Parque Regional Municipal Cerro Mampil · nature reserve, La Democracia17 km - Ceiba · monument, Santa Ana Huista17 km - Parque Regional Montaña Negra · nature reserve, Unión Cantinil18 km - Parque Regional Municipal Bosque Palewitz · nature reserve, Santa Ana Huista20 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 Libertad - 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) · Huehuetenango47 km - Tapachula International Airport (TAP) · Tapachula98 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 Libertad Open gazetteers list **29 villages, towns and localities** in La Libertad. The largest with a recorded population: La Libertad (6,439). Settlements here lie between about 780 m and 2,791 m above sea level (median 1,737 m). - Cerro Grande - Chalum - Cipresalada - El Aguacate - El Aguacatillo - El Amapolar - El Cecilar - El Cenegal - El Matasano - El Naranjo - El Palmar - El Pozo - El Recreo - El Trapiche - El Turbante - Huicá - La Canoa - La Cipresalada - La Libertad - Nuevo Progreso - Ojo de Agua - Rinconada - Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa Alfaro - Santa Teresa - Santo Domingo - Santo Domingo Las Flores - Santo Domingo Mertón - Vueltamina 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 Libertad Named natural and historic features inside La Libertad, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Riachuelo Cerro Grande ### Hills and mountains 2 mountains. - Cerro Güiyá · 2,794 m - Cerro Sapacachán · 2,282 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 La Libertad and the best time to visit In La Libertad, 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 Libertad Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro Médico Samaritano · Ixtahuacán 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.41840&mlon=-91.77060#map=17/15.41840/-91.77060) Bank Aldea el injerto · Cuilco 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.56319&mlon=-91.94353#map=17/15.56319/-91.94353) Petrol pump Don Arturo · La Democracia 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.62050&mlon=-91.88220#map=17/15.62050/-91.88220) Hotel Hotel Colonial · La Democracia 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.61444&mlon=-91.87090#map=17/15.61444/-91.87090) Mall CENTRO COMERCIAL MUNICIPAL · Cuilco 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.40719&mlon=-91.94672#map=17/15.40719/-91.94672) School EORM. Aldea Chejoj, Cuilco · Cuilco 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.40636&mlon=-91.87414#map=17/15.40636/-91.87414) College UPANA · Jacaltenango 23 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 16 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 Libertad Places mapped inside La Libertad in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels1 - 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 Huehuetenango Department - Aguacatán - Barillas - Chiantla - Colotenango - Concepción Huista - Cuilco - Huehuetenango - Ixtahuacán - Jacaltenango - La Democracia - 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 Libertad?In Huehuetenango Department, Guatemala - What is the population of La Libertad?51,397 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in La Libertad?About 21 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of La Libertad?About 537 people per km² - What borders La Libertad?Cuilco, Ixtahuacán and La Democracia - What is there to see in La Libertad?Swimming Pool, Estadio La Mesilla, Parque Regional Municipal La Montañita, Parque Regional Municipal Cerro Mampil - What time zone is La Libertad in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in La Libertad?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in La Libertad?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in La Libertad?29 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of La Libertad?Settlements lie between 780 m and 2,791 m - What is the highest point in La Libertad?Cerro Güiyá (2,794 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit La Libertad?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to La Libertad?Centro Médico Samaritano, about 18 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to La Libertad?Aldea el injerto, about 7.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Libertad?Don Arturo, about 9.0 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in La Libertad?2 mapped - What is the P-code of La Libertad?GT1311 (OCHA common operational dataset)