# Conguaco Municipality, Jutiapa Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Jutiapa Department 

# Conguaco

Conguaco is a municipality of Guatemala in Jutiapa Department. It had an estimated **30,669 people** in 2024 on 132 km² (about 232 per km²). Its main town is Conguaco. 58 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 30,669people (2024)
- 132km²
- 3mapped services
- 846 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Conguaco?

Conguaco had an estimated **30,669 people** in 2024 — 5.4% of Jutiapa Department, 183rd of 340 municipalities. There are 990 women for every 1,000 men (below the Jutiapa Department figure of 1,010). Spread over 132 km², that is about **232 people per km²**, 189th of 340 municipalities.

36.2% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 26 across Jutiapa Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 69 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,794**

5–9 ****3,605**

10–14 ****3,708**

15–19 ****3,283**

20–24 ****3,139**

25–29 ****2,637**

30–34 ****2,338**

35–39 ****1,910**

40–44 ****1,442**

45–49 ****1,196**

50–54 ****931**

55–59 ****728**

60–64 ****590**

65–69 ****434**

70+ ****934**

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 Conguaco?

Conguaco lies in [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 2 other municipalities: [Jalpatagua](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/jalpatagua/) and [Moyuta](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/moyuta/). By area it is the 171st largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 4.0% of [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/). The centre of Conguaco is about 89 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 34 km from Jutiapa, the main town of Jutiapa Department. The centre point is at 14.0006° N, 90.0149° 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 Conguaco

### Nearby, outside Conguaco

- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Moyuta · nature reserve, Moyuta9.4 km
- Salto Las Cañas · waterfall, Moyuta12 km
- Montaña alta en Santa Rosa · monument, Oratorio20 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: Conguaco

- 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 Salvador102 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:31) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:15, 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 Conguaco

Open gazetteers list **58 villages, towns and localities** in Conguaco. The largest with a recorded population: Conguaco (3,415). Settlements here lie between about 382 m and 1,350 m above sea level (median 846 m).

- Buenos Aires
- Cerro Gordo
- Conguaco
- Cuesta del Burro
- El Alcarabán
- El Barro
- El Bebedero
- El Bran
- El Chile
- El Chiltote
- El Colorado
- El Conté
- El Escondido
- El Flor
- El Franco
- El Gigante
- El Guajal
- El Joyal
- El Jute
- El Limón
- El Llanito
- El Matatillo
- El Matocho
- El Morital
- El Morral
- El Paraíso
- El Pericón
- El Pino de Santa Cruz
- El Platanillo
- El Rincón
- El Rodeo
- El Talpetatillo
- El Toro Muco
- Franquito
- Joya López
- La Cebadilla
- La Ceibita
- La Coyota
- La Laguna
- La Palma
- Laguna de Briotis
- Laguna del Muerto
- Las Escobas
- Las Pilas
- Las Pilas (1)
- Las Pilitas
- Las Ranas
- Llano Grande
- Los Cerrones
- Nuevo Paraíso
- Palo Blanco
- Piedra Redonda
- San Andrés
- San Antonio
- San Francisco
- San Pedro
- Santa Cruz
- Tierra Morada

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 Conguaco

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

### Water

1 lake; 1 river or stream.

- Laguneta Briotis
- Río San Pedro

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains; 2 hills.

- Cerro El Bonete · 1,389 m
- Cerro Loma del Conacaste · 791 m
- Cerro Gigante · 782 m
- Cerro San Pedro · 429 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 Conguaco and the best time to visit

In Conguaco, 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 Conguaco

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro Médico Moyuta · Moyuta 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.04209&mlon=-90.07597#map=17/14.04209/-90.07597) 

Bank BAC Credomatic · Jalpatagua 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.13673&mlon=-90.00886#map=17/14.13673/-90.00886) 

Petrol pump Scott77 · Conguaco 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.04536&mlon=-90.06307#map=17/14.04536/-90.06307) 

Hotel Casa de amigo chapin José lino · Moyuta 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.99646&mlon=-90.07912#map=17/13.99646/-90.07912) 

Mall Centro Comercial Montufar · Moyuta 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.87391&mlon=-90.09672#map=17/13.87391/-90.09672) 

School Pedro Molino · Jalpatagua 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.13445&mlon=-90.00866#map=17/14.13445/-90.00866) 

College UPANA Sede Jalpatagua · Jalpatagua 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.12526&mlon=-89.98008#map=17/14.12526/-89.98008) 

Police station DIPAFRONT PNC Guatemala · Jalpatagua 12 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.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Conguaco

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Restaurants2

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 Jutiapa Department

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Conguaco?In Jutiapa Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Conguaco?30,669 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Conguaco?About 22 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Conguaco?About 232 people per km²
- What borders Conguaco?Jalpatagua and Moyuta
- What is there to see in Conguaco?Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Moyuta, Salto Las Cañas, Montaña alta en Santa Rosa
- What time zone is Conguaco in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Conguaco?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Conguaco?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Conguaco?58 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Conguaco?Settlements lie between 382 m and 1,350 m
- What is the highest point in Conguaco?Cerro El Bonete (1,389 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Conguaco?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Conguaco?Centro Médico Moyuta, about 8.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Conguaco?BAC Credomatic, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Conguaco?Scott77, about 7.2 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Conguaco?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Conguaco?GT2213 (OCHA common operational dataset)