# El Progreso Municipality, Jutiapa Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Jutiapa Department 

# El Progreso

El Progreso is a municipality of Guatemala in Jutiapa Department. It had an estimated **26,503 people** in 2024 on 99 km² (about 266 per km²). Its main town is El Progreso. 24 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 47 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 26,503people (2024)
- 99.5km²
- 47mapped services
- 974 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in El Progreso?

El Progreso had an estimated **26,503 people** in 2024 — 4.7% of Jutiapa Department, 206th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,035 women for every 1,000 men (above the Jutiapa Department figure of 1,010). Spread over 99 km², that is about **266 people per km²**, 166th of 340 municipalities.

24.0% of people are children under 15 and 8.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 26 across Jutiapa Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,030**

5–9 ****2,163**

10–14 ****2,164**

15–19 ****2,205**

20–24 ****2,554**

25–29 ****2,617**

30–34 ****2,415**

35–39 ****2,034**

40–44 ****1,652**

45–49 ****1,426**

50–54 ****1,198**

55–59 ****1,010**

60–64 ****828**

65–69 ****674**

70+ ****1,533**

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 El Progreso?

El Progreso lies in [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Jutiapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/jutiapa/), [Monjas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/monjas/) and [Santa Catarina Mita](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/santa-catarina-mita/). By area it is the 210th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 3.0% of [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/). The centre of El Progreso is about 77 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 11 km from Jutiapa, the main town of Jutiapa Department. The centre point is at 14.3813° N, 89.8534° 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 El Progreso

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in El Progreso: 1 attraction.

- El Parquecito · attraction

### Nearby, outside El Progreso

- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Tahual · nature reserve, Jutiapa7.8 km
- Volcán Tahual · volcano, Jutiapa8.3 km
- Volcan Suchitán · volcano, Santa Catarina Mita8.5 km
- Parque Regional y Área Natural Recreativa Volcán de Suchitán · nature reserve, Santa Catarina Mita9.0 km
- Viewpoint in a field · viewpoint, Asunción Mita9.8 km
- Laguna del Hoyo · attraction, Monjas10 km
- Volcán Amayo · volcano, Jutiapa17 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Amayo · nature reserve, Jutiapa17 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Ixtepeque · nature reserve, Asunción Mita18 km
- Volcán Ixtepeque · volcano, Santa Catarina Mita19 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: El Progreso

- 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 City76 km
- Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador110 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 17:32).

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 El Progreso

Open gazetteers list **24 villages, towns and localities** in El Progreso. The largest with a recorded population: El Progreso (7,350). Settlements here lie between about 855 m and 1,204 m above sea level (median 974 m).

- Acequia
- Buena Vista
- Cruce Cinco Calles
- El Conejo
- El Ovejero
- El Peñoncito
- El Pino
- El Porvenir
- El Progreso
- El Rodeo
- Hacienda Vieja
- Jerónimo
- La Ciénaga
- Laguna Retana
- Las Flores
- Las Piletas
- Las Uvas
- Llano Largo
- Morán
- Parcelamiento Ovejero
- Piletas
- San Juan
- Valle Abajo
- Villa Linda

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 El Progreso

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Río San Pedro

### Hills and mountains

6 mountains.

- Cerro San Cristóbal · 1,291 m
- Cerro Las Aradas · 1,164 m
- Cerro San Juan · 1,116 m
- Cerro Colorado · 1,043 m
- Cerro Las Crucitas · 1,023 m
- Cerro El Cubilete · 1,014 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 El Progreso and the best time to visit

In El Progreso, 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 El Progreso

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Laboratorio Dental Libano · Jutiapa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.29553&mlon=-89.89606#map=17/14.29553/-89.89606) 

Bank BAM · Jutiapa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.29156&mlon=-89.89797#map=17/14.29156/-89.89797) 

Petrol pump Texaco · El Progreso 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.35665&mlon=-89.84777#map=17/14.35665/-89.84777) 

Hotel Bella Achuapa 55Q · El Progreso 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.35649&mlon=-89.84671#map=17/14.35649/-89.84671) 

Mall Plaza Las Pozas Canoas · El Progreso 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.36825&mlon=-89.84447#map=17/14.36825/-89.84447) 

School Los Laureles · El Progreso 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.36003&mlon=-89.84614#map=17/14.36003/-89.84614) 

College Universidad Rural de Guatemala Region Oriente · El Progreso 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.35502&mlon=-89.86306#map=17/14.35502/-89.86306) 

Police station Comisiaria PNC · Jutiapa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.28812&mlon=-89.89437#map=17/14.28812/-89.89437) 

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 El Progreso

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

- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels7
- Shopping malls1
- Schools1
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants28
- Dental clinics2

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
- Conguaco
- El Adelanto
- Jalpatagua
- Jerez
- Jutiapa
- Moyuta
- Pasaco
- Quesada
- San José Acatempa
- Santa Catarina Mita
- Yupiltepeque
- Zapotitlán

## Quick answers

- Where is El Progreso?In Jutiapa Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of El Progreso?26,503 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in El Progreso?About 29 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of El Progreso?About 266 people per km²
- What borders El Progreso?Jutiapa, Monjas and Santa Catarina Mita
- What is there to see in El Progreso?El Parquecito
- What time zone is El Progreso in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in El Progreso?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in El Progreso?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in El Progreso?24 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of El Progreso?Settlements lie between 855 m and 1,204 m
- What is the highest point in El Progreso?Cerro San Cristóbal (1,291 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit El Progreso?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to El Progreso?Laboratorio Dental Libano, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to El Progreso?BAM, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to El Progreso?Texaco, about 2.8 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in El Progreso?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of El Progreso?GT2202 (OCHA common operational dataset)