# Comapa Municipality, Jutiapa Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Jutiapa Department 

# Comapa

Comapa is a municipality of Guatemala in Jutiapa Department. It had an estimated **37,917 people** in 2024 on 174 km² (about 218 per km²). Its main town is Comapa. 72 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 37,917people (2024)
- 174km²
- 917 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Comapa?

Comapa had an estimated **37,917 people** in 2024 — 6.7% of Jutiapa Department, 156th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,012 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Jutiapa Department figure of 1,010). Spread over 174 km², that is about **218 people per km²**, 197th of 340 municipalities.

32.4% of people are children under 15 and 6.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 26 across Jutiapa Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,868**

5–9 ****4,166**

10–14 ****4,262**

15–19 ****3,893**

20–24 ****3,720**

25–29 ****3,327**

30–34 ****3,079**

35–39 ****2,633**

40–44 ****1,995**

45–49 ****1,593**

50–54 ****1,244**

55–59 ****996**

60–64 ****866**

65–69 ****673**

70+ ****1,602**

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 Comapa?

Comapa lies in [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [El Adelanto](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/el-adelanto/), [Jalpatagua](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/jalpatagua/), [Jutiapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/jutiapa/) and [Zapotitlán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/zapotitlan/). By area it is the 141st largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 5.2% of [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/). The centre of Comapa is about 88 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 18 km from Jutiapa, the main town of Jutiapa Department. The centre point is at 14.1198° N, 89.8944° 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 Comapa

### Nearby, outside Comapa

- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Chingo · nature reserve, Jerez17 km
- Volcán de Chingo · volcano, Jerez18 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: Comapa

- 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 City85 km
- Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador96 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:30) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 17:33).

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 Comapa

Open gazetteers list **72 villages, towns and localities** in Comapa. The largest with a recorded population: Comapa (1,493). Settlements here lie between about 322 m and 1,320 m above sea level (median 917 m).

- Agua Tibia
- Almolonga
- Apantén
- Buena Vista
- Caparrosa
- Chinchintor
- Comapa
- Copalapa
- El Almendro
- El Amarillo
- El Anonito
- El Calvario
- El Carrizo
- El Chichintor
- El Choivite
- El Coco
- El Comalito
- El Coyol
- El Coyolito
- El Cuje
- El Espinal
- El Gavilán
- El Ixcanal
- El Jocote
- El Jícaro
- El Matochal
- El Melonar
- El Misperal
- El Nacimiento
- El Naranjito
- El Pinal
- El Pinito
- El Playón
- El Rodeo
- El Tempisque
- El Tepenance
- El Zapote
- El Zope
- El Zorrital
- Escuinapa
- Estancia Vieja
- Estanzuela
- Guayabito
- Ixcanal
- Ixcanal II
- Ixcanal Il
- La Crucita
- La Laguna
- Las Barrancas
- Las Iguanas
- Las Lecheras
- Las Perlas
- Las Pilas
- Los Cerritos
- Los Cocos
- Los Fierros
- Los Ranchos
- Madre Cacao
- Mirador
- Portezuelo San Ramón
- Pozas Blancas
- Quevedo
- San Blas
- San Cristóbal
- San José
- San Juan
- San Miguel
- San Ramón
- Santa Bárbara
- Tacululús
- Talpetates
- Tres Cerros

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 Comapa

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Guacamayas
- Río Pululá

### History

1 ancient site.

- Sitio Arqueológico Las Pilas

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 Comapa and the best time to visit

In Comapa, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Nov (23 °C). About 1,271 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (227 mm) and the driest Jan (6 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 23 6 

Feb 25 8 

Mar 26 8 

Apr 27 34 

May 26 159 

Jun 25 207 

Jul 25 178 

Aug 25 218 

Sep 24 227 

Oct 24 171 

Nov 23 45 

Dec 23 11 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Comapa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Regional San Juan Bautista · Jalpatagua 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.13902&mlon=-90.00324#map=17/14.13902/-90.00324) 

Bank Bantrab · Jalpatagua 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.13730&mlon=-90.00861#map=17/14.13730/-90.00861) 

Petrol pump El Coco · Jalpatagua 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.05454&mlon=-89.93702#map=17/14.05454/-89.93702) 

Hotel Anda Mira · Jalpatagua 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.05878&mlon=-89.94342#map=17/14.05878/-89.94342) 

Mall Plaza El Chiltepe · Jutiapa 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.24575&mlon=-89.87091#map=17/14.24575/-89.87091) 

School Pedro Molino · Jalpatagua 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.13445&mlon=-90.00866#map=17/14.13445/-90.00866) 

College UPANA Sede Jalpatagua · Jalpatagua 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.12526&mlon=-89.98008#map=17/14.12526/-89.98008) 

Police station DIPAFRONT PNC Guatemala · Jalpatagua 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.02062&mlon=-89.90898#map=17/14.02062/-89.90898) 

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.

## Other municipalities in Jutiapa Department

- Agua Blanca
- Asunción Mita
- Atescatempa
- Conguaco
- El Adelanto
- El Progreso
- Jalpatagua
- Jerez
- Jutiapa
- Moyuta
- Pasaco
- Quesada
- San José Acatempa
- Santa Catarina Mita
- Yupiltepeque
- Zapotitlán

## Quick answers

- Where is Comapa?In Jutiapa Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Comapa?37,917 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Comapa?About 24 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Comapa?About 218 people per km²
- What borders Comapa?El Adelanto, Jalpatagua, Jutiapa and Zapotitlán
- What is there to see in Comapa?Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Chingo, Volcán de Chingo
- What time zone is Comapa in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Comapa?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Comapa?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Comapa?72 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Comapa?Settlements lie between 322 m and 1,320 m
- What is the best time to visit Comapa?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Comapa?Hospital Regional San Juan Bautista, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Comapa?Bantrab, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Comapa?El Coco, about 8.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Comapa?GT2211 (OCHA common operational dataset)