# San Sebastián Huehuetenango Municipality – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/san-sebastian-huehuetenango/ Municipality · Huehuetenango Department # San Sebastián Huehuetenango San Sebastián Huehuetenango is a municipality of Guatemala in Huehuetenango Department. It had an estimated **45,444 people** in 2024 on 128 km² (about 355 per km²). Its main town is San Sebastián Huehuetenango. 41 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 45,444people (2024) - 128km² - 3mapped services - 2,548 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Sebastián Huehuetenango? San Sebastián Huehuetenango had an estimated **45,444 people** in 2024 — 3.1% of Huehuetenango Department, 129th of 340 municipalities. There are 996 women for every 1,000 men (below the Huehuetenango Department figure of 1,025). Spread over 128 km², that is about **355 people per km²**, 122nd of 340 municipalities. 38.2% of people are children under 15 and 4.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 21 across Huehuetenango Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 74 children and older people. 0–4 ****5,551** 5–9 ****5,947** 10–14 ****5,844** 15–19 ****5,036** 20–24 ****4,588** 25–29 ****3,979** 30–34 ****3,539** 35–39 ****2,817** 40–44 ****2,004** 45–49 ****1,473** 50–54 ****1,134** 55–59 ****886** 60–64 ****698** 65–69 ****575** 70+ ****1,373** 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 San Sebastián Huehuetenango? San Sebastián Huehuetenango lies in [Huehuetenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Chiantla](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/chiantla/), [Huehuetenango](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/huehuetenango/), [San Juan Atitán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/san-juan-atitan/), [Santa Bárbara](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/santa-barbara/) and [Todos Santos Cuchumatán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/todos-santos-cuchumatan/). By area it is the 179th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 1.7% of [Huehuetenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/). The centre of San Sebastián Huehuetenango is about 142 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 15 km from Huehuetenango, the main town of Huehuetenango Department. The centre point is at 15.4266° N, 91.5556° 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 San Sebastián Huehuetenango ### Nearby, outside San Sebastián Huehuetenango - La Torre · attraction, Todos Santos Cuchumatán7.3 km - Parque Regional Municipal Twi A´lj Witz · nature reserve, San Juan Atitán7.9 km - Parque Regional Municipal Twi´B´a´tx · nature reserve, San Juan Atitán8.3 km - Laguna Seca de Ordoñez · attraction, Todos Santos Cuchumatán9.0 km - Parque Regional Municipal K'ojlab'l Tze'te Tnom Todos Santos Cuchumatán · nature reserve, San Juan Atitán9.1 km - Parque Regional Municipal K'ojlab'l Tze'te Tnom Todos Santos Cuchumatán · nature reserve, Todos Santos Cuchumatán9.5 km - Museo Balam · museum, Todos Santos Cuchumatán10 km - Sitio Archeologico Ruinas Tucumanchum · monument, San Juan Atitán10 km - Parque Central · viewpoint, Todos Santos Cuchumatán11 km - Chiantla Viejo · ruins, Chiantla11 km - Juego de Pelota · ruins, Chiantla11 km - Palacio Resiencial · ruins, Chiantla11 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: San Sebastián Huehuetenango - 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) · Huehuetenango13 km - Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu102 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:35) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:24, 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 San Sebastián Huehuetenango Open gazetteers list **41 villages, towns and localities** in San Sebastián Huehuetenango. The largest with a recorded population: San Sebastián Huehuetenango (1,311). Settlements here lie between about 1,718 m and 3,463 m above sea level (median 2,548 m). - Cacalep - Chanchú - Chechequix - Chejoj - Chelam - Chemiche - Chequequix I - Chequequix II - Chexap - Chiabal - Chichalum Cantzil - Chichicana - Chichicaná - Chuy - Chóchal - Cinco Arroyos - Cochicó - Ixcamal - Los Gómez - Mapá - Mirador - Palajachuj - Piol - Ruinas Tujos - Sacpom - San Sebastián Huehuetenango - Sípal - Sújal - Torlon - Tuichun - Tuiich - Tuisakchim - Tuitzquísal - Tuitzín - Tuixap - Tuixel - Tujchech - Tujxiolc - Tzimaj - Tzábal - Xuambón 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 San Sebastián Huehuetenango Named natural and historic features inside San Sebastián Huehuetenango, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 7 rivers and streams. - Arroyo El Carpintero - Arroyo de Las Uvas - Quebrada Chanenaj - Quebrada El Rosario - Quebrada Piedras Coloradas - Río Chóchal - Río Torlón ### Hills and mountains 3 mountains. - Montaña San Juan · 3,761 m - Montaña El boquerón · 3,522 m - Cerro Tunilán · 3,101 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 San Sebastián Huehuetenango and the best time to visit In San Sebastián Huehuetenango, the warmest month is Apr (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jan (14 °C). About 1,597 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (321 mm) and the driest Feb (9 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 14 12 Feb 15 9 Mar 17 20 Apr 19 46 May 19 165 Jun 18 279 Jul 17 189 Aug 17 258 Sep 17 321 Oct 16 232 Nov 15 50 Dec 14 15 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Sebastián Huehuetenango Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Cepromedic · Huehuetenango 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.32747&mlon=-91.49596#map=17/15.32747/-91.49596) Bank Banrural · Malacatancito 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.31164&mlon=-91.49169#map=17/15.31164/-91.49169) Petrol pump Uno Guatemala · San Sebastián Huehuetenango 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.41226&mlon=-91.55450#map=17/15.41226/-91.55450) Hotel Hospedaje Ramírez · Todos Santos Cuchumatán 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.50747&mlon=-91.60429#map=17/15.50747/-91.60429) Mall Alturas Mall · Huehuetenango 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.33460&mlon=-91.48499#map=17/15.33460/-91.48499) School EORM. Caserío Tuj Is, Todo Santos Cuchumatan, Huehuetenango · San Sebastián Huehuetenango 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.48390&mlon=-91.56660#map=17/15.48390/-91.56660) College INED Todosantero · Todos Santos Cuchumatán 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.50785&mlon=-91.60150#map=17/15.50785/-91.60150) Police station Comisaria 43 Huehuetenango · Huehuetenango 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.32116&mlon=-91.46956#map=17/15.32116/-91.46956) 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 San Sebastián Huehuetenango Places mapped inside San Sebastián Huehuetenango in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps1 - Schools2 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 - 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 - Santa Ana Huista - Santa Bárbara - Santa Eulalia - Santiago Chimaltenango - Soloma - Tectitán - Todos Santos Cuchumatán - Unión Cantinil ## Quick answers - Where is San Sebastián Huehuetenango?In Huehuetenango Department, Guatemala - What is the population of San Sebastián Huehuetenango?45,444 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in San Sebastián Huehuetenango?About 20 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of San Sebastián Huehuetenango?About 355 people per km² - What borders San Sebastián Huehuetenango?Chiantla, Huehuetenango, San Juan Atitán, Santa Bárbara and Todos Santos Cuchumatán - What is there to see in San Sebastián Huehuetenango?La Torre, Parque Regional Municipal Twi A´lj Witz, Parque Regional Municipal Twi´B´a´tx, Laguna Seca de Ordoñez - What time zone is San Sebastián Huehuetenango in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Sebastián Huehuetenango?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in San Sebastián Huehuetenango?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Sebastián Huehuetenango?41 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Sebastián Huehuetenango?Settlements lie between 1,718 m and 3,463 m - What is the highest point in San Sebastián Huehuetenango?Montaña San Juan (3,761 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit San Sebastián Huehuetenango?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Sebastián Huehuetenango?Hospital Cepromedic, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Sebastián Huehuetenango?Banrural, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Sebastián Huehuetenango?Uno Guatemala, about 1.6 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in San Sebastián Huehuetenango?1 mapped - What is the P-code of San Sebastián Huehuetenango?GT1320 (OCHA common operational dataset)