# Mataquescuintla Municipality, Jalapa Department – Villages

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Municipality · Jalapa Department 

# Mataquescuintla

Mataquescuintla is a municipality of Guatemala in Jalapa Department. It had an estimated **48,972 people** in 2024 on 238 km² (about 206 per km²). Its main town is Mataquescuintla. 77 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 48,972people (2024)
- 238km²
- 9mapped services
- 1,703 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Mataquescuintla?

Mataquescuintla had an estimated **48,972 people** in 2024 — 11.7% of Jalapa Department, 115th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,017 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Jalapa Department figure of 1,025). Spread over 238 km², that is about **206 people per km²**, 204th of 340 municipalities.

29.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 24 across Jalapa Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,709**

5–9 ****4,883**

10–14 ****5,010**

15–19 ****5,019**

20–24 ****4,958**

25–29 ****4,680**

30–34 ****4,163**

35–39 ****3,439**

40–44 ****2,871**

45–49 ****2,409**

50–54 ****1,882**

55–59 ****1,368**

60–64 ****1,046**

65–69 ****777**

70+ ****1,758**

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 Mataquescuintla?

Mataquescuintla lies in [Jalapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 10 other municipalities: [Casillas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/casillas/), [Jalapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/jalapa/), [Nueva Santa Rosa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/nueva-santa-rosa/), [Palencia](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/guatemala/palencia/), [San Antonio La Paz](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/san-antonio-la-paz/), [San Carlos Alzatate](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/san-carlos-alzatate/), [San José Pinula](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/guatemala/san-jose-pinula/), [San Rafael Las Flores](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/san-rafael-las-flores/), [Sanarate](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/el-progreso/sanarate/) and [Santa Rosa de Lima](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/santa-rosa-de-lima/). By area it is the 98th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 11.7% of [Jalapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/). The centre of Mataquescuintla is about 34 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 25 km from Jalapa, the main town of Jalapa Department. The centre point is at 14.5678° N, 90.2087° 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 Mataquescuintla

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Mataquescuintla: 1 attraction.

- Parque Ecológico Pino Dulce · attraction

### Nearby, outside Mataquescuintla

- Reserva Natural Privada Corral Viejo · nature reserve, Palencia6.0 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca El Socorro · nature reserve, San José Pinula11 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca El Socorro · nature reserve, San José Pinula11 km
- Catarata de Urlanta · waterfall, Jalapa18 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: Mataquescuintla

- 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 City34 km
- Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador152 km

### Nearest railway station

Guatemala (Guatemala), about 33 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:31) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:17, sunset around 17:34).

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 Mataquescuintla

Open gazetteers list **77 villages, towns and localities** in Mataquescuintla. The largest with a recorded population: Mataquescuintla (7,539). Settlements here lie between about 1,033 m and 2,600 m above sea level (median 1,703 m).

- Agua Caliente
- Agua Tibia
- Aguacatillo
- Barrios
- Ciénaga Grande
- Cuesta Grande
- Desvío
- El Aguacate
- El Banco
- El Barrito
- El Carrizal
- El Ciprés
- El Coyote
- El Cujal
- El Duraznito
- El Durazno
- El Escobal
- El Gavilán
- El Guachipilín
- El Manzano
- El Morrito
- El Mujurro
- El Nance
- El Pajal
- El Paraíso
- El Porvenir
- El Refugio
- El Suyatal
- El Tenosco
- El Tenosquito
- El Terrero
- El Zarzal
- Joya Galana
- Joya San Marcos
- Joya de La Cruz
- Joya del Mora
- La Brea
- La Esperanza
- La Noya
- La Sierra
- Laguneta Escondida
- Las Brisas
- Las Joyas del Cedro
- Las Mesas
- Las Moritas
- Las Tunas
- Loma Tendida
- Los Arcos
- Los Borditos
- Los Cedros
- Los Güisquilares
- Los Ixlaques
- Los Lavaderos
- Los Llanitos
- Los Magueyes
- Mataquescuintla
- Miracielo
- Morales
- Pajalito
- Pie de La Cuesta
- Pino Dulce
- Puerta de la Sierra
- Río Dorado
- Samororo
- Sampaquisoy
- Samurra
- San Antonio Las Flores
- San Granada
- San Isidro
- San José La Sierra
- San Miguel
- San Nicolás
- Sanjomo
- Sansupo
- Santa Marta
- Soledad Colorado
- Soledad Grande

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 Mataquescuintla

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

### Water

11 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada El Suyatillo
- Quebrada Sanjaje
- Río El Molino
- Río Ixpacagua
- Río Ixtimpaj
- Río La Danta
- Río La Sierra
- Río Las Piedras
- Río Morito
- Río Sumuy
- Río Vado Hondo

### Hills and mountains

7 mountains.

- Cerro Santiago · 2,527 m
- Cerro La Tinajera · 2,155 m
- Cerro Uxegüez · 2,053 m
- Cerro Peña Oscura · 2,004 m
- Cerro Miramundo · 1,970 m
- Cerro La Cuevita · 1,968 m
- Cerro Alto · 1,376 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 Mataquescuintla and the best time to visit

In Mataquescuintla, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,207 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (214 mm) and the driest Feb (13 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 19 14 

Feb 21 13 

Mar 22 14 

Apr 24 34 

May 24 143 

Jun 22 195 

Jul 22 161 

Aug 22 202 

Sep 21 214 

Oct 21 152 

Nov 19 47 

Dec 19 19 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mataquescuintla

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro Médico Palermo · Palencia 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.66908&mlon=-90.35587#map=17/14.66908/-90.35587) 

Bank Banrural · Palencia 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.66921&mlon=-90.35475#map=17/14.66921/-90.35475) 

ATM SUPER 24 · Palencia 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.67727&mlon=-90.36044#map=17/14.67727/-90.36044) 

Petrol pump Shell · Mataquescuintla 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.52311&mlon=-90.18279#map=17/14.52311/-90.18279) 

Hotel Berna's Hotel · Mataquescuintla 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53562&mlon=-90.18490#map=17/14.53562/-90.18490) 

Mall Paseo De Los Reyes · Palencia 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.66841&mlon=-90.35812#map=17/14.66841/-90.35812) 

School JPII · Palencia 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.66827&mlon=-90.35962#map=17/14.66827/-90.35962) 

College UMG San Jose Pinula · San José Pinula 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.54753&mlon=-90.41117#map=17/14.54753/-90.41117) 

Police station Comandancia de Policia Nacional Civil · Palencia 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.66561&mlon=-90.36228#map=17/14.66561/-90.36228) 

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 Mataquescuintla

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels5
- Restaurants3

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 Jalapa Department

- Jalapa
- Monjas
- San Carlos Alzatate
- San Luis Jilotepeque
- San Manuel Chaparrón
- San Pedro Pinula

## Quick answers

- Where is Mataquescuintla?In Jalapa Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Mataquescuintla?48,972 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mataquescuintla?About 25 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mataquescuintla?About 206 people per km²
- What borders Mataquescuintla?Casillas, Jalapa, Nueva Santa Rosa, Palencia, San Antonio La Paz, San Carlos Alzatate, San José Pinula, San Rafael Las Flores, Sanarate and Santa Rosa de Lima
- What is there to see in Mataquescuintla?Parque Ecológico Pino Dulce
- What time zone is Mataquescuintla in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Mataquescuintla?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Mataquescuintla?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mataquescuintla?77 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mataquescuintla?Settlements lie between 1,033 m and 2,600 m
- What is the highest point in Mataquescuintla?Cerro Santiago (2,527 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mataquescuintla?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mataquescuintla?Centro Médico Palermo, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mataquescuintla?Banrural, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mataquescuintla?SUPER 24, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mataquescuintla?Shell, about 5.7 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Mataquescuintla?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mataquescuintla?GT2107 (OCHA common operational dataset)