# Jalpatagua Municipality, Jutiapa Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/jalpatagua/ Municipality · Jutiapa Department # Jalpatagua Jalpatagua is a municipality of Guatemala in Jutiapa Department. It had an estimated **32,112 people** in 2024 on 229 km² (about 140 per km²). Its main town is Jalpatagua. 67 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 46 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 32,112people (2024) - 229km² - 46mapped services - 721 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Jalpatagua? Jalpatagua had an estimated **32,112 people** in 2024 — 5.6% of Jutiapa Department, 173rd of 340 municipalities. There are 1,003 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Jutiapa Department figure of 1,010). Spread over 229 km², that is about **140 people per km²**, 246th of 340 municipalities. 27.7% of people are children under 15 and 6.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 26 across Jutiapa Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,814** 5–9 ****2,956** 10–14 ****3,113** 15–19 ****3,061** 20–24 ****3,131** 25–29 ****2,957** 30–34 ****2,741** 35–39 ****2,388** 40–44 ****1,923** 45–49 ****1,559** 50–54 ****1,275** 55–59 ****1,068** 60–64 ****919** 65–69 ****710** 70+ ****1,497** 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 Jalpatagua? Jalpatagua lies in [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Comapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/comapa/), [Conguaco](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/conguaco/), [Jutiapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/jutiapa/), [Moyuta](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/moyuta/), [Oratorio](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/oratorio/), [Quesada](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/quesada/) and [San José Acatempa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/san-jose-acatempa/). By area it is the 104th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 6.9% of [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/). The centre of Jalpatagua is about 80 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 24 km from Jutiapa, the main town of Jutiapa Department. The centre point is at 14.1103° N, 90.0161° 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 Jalpatagua ### Nearby, outside Jalpatagua - Salto Las Cañas · waterfall, Moyuta11 km - Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Moyuta · nature reserve, Moyuta13 km - Cascadas del Carmen · waterfall, Oratorio14 km - Monumento a la Cruz de Misiones Populares · memorial, Quesada19 km - Ruinas de Pepemilla · ruins, Quesada19 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: Jalpatagua - 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 Salvador107 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:31) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:16, 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 Jalpatagua Open gazetteers list **67 villages, towns and localities** in Jalpatagua. The largest with a recorded population: Jalpatagua (28,832). Settlements here lie between about 297 m and 1,271 m above sea level (median 721 m). - Aceituno - Aldea El Coco - Aldea El Quequesque - Azulco - Calderas - Calderitas - Copalapa - El Amate - El Carrizo - El Cincuyal - El Ciprés - El Coco - El Conacaste - El Copolar - El Cuje - El Guayabo - El Jicaral - El Jute - El Llano - El Mario - El Marío - El Nance - El Pajonal - El Pinito - El Platanar - El Quequexque - El Retozadero - El Rosario - El Salitre - El Salvaje - El Siloé - El Sitio - El Tablón - El Talnetal - Jalpatagua - La Canoa - La Cañada - La Ceiba - La Esperanza - La Lima - La Paja - La Toma - Laguna Recinos - Las Lomas - Las Moritas - Las Pitas - Los Lázaro - Los Puzuelos - Los Órganos - Montecristo - Monzón - Plan del Amate - San Francisco El Llano - San Francisco El Rosario - San Francisco Los Hoyos - San Ixtán - San Jerónimo - San José Las Lomas - Sapuyucal - Sincuyal - Tablón - Talpetates - Tayo López - Tierra Blanca - Tunillas - Valle Nuevo - Zarzalito 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 Jalpatagua Named natural and historic features inside Jalpatagua, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 9 rivers and streams; 1 lake. - Laguneta El Carrizo - Quebrada El Varal - Quebrada Monzón - Riachuelo Los Mícones - Río El Tename - Río El Tenante - Río Grande - Río Los Hoyos - Río Tierra Blanca - Zanjón Los Apocentos ### Hills and mountains 4 mountains; 2 hills. - Cerro El Pajonal · 1,256 m - Cerro El Toro · 1,111 m - Cerro Los Micones · 1,048 m - Cerro El Pericón · 1,040 m - Cerro Buena Vista · 1,009 m - Cerro Tecolote · 824 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 Jalpatagua and the best time to visit In Jalpatagua, 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 Jalpatagua Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Sanatorio Santa Fe · Jalpatagua 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.13469&mlon=-90.00637#map=17/14.13469/-90.00637) Bank BAC Credomatic · Jalpatagua 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.13673&mlon=-90.00886#map=17/14.13673/-90.00886) Petrol pump Oasis · Jalpatagua 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.13137&mlon=-90.00288#map=17/14.13137/-90.00288) Hotel Kayary" · Jalpatagua 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.13440&mlon=-90.00659#map=17/14.13440/-90.00659) Mall Plaza El Chiltepe · Jutiapa 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.24575&mlon=-89.87091#map=17/14.24575/-89.87091) School Pedro Molino · Jalpatagua 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.13445&mlon=-90.00866#map=17/14.13445/-90.00866) College UMG - Centro Universitario Jalpatagua · Jalpatagua 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.13423&mlon=-90.00835#map=17/14.13423/-90.00835) Police station DIPAFRONT PNC Guatemala · Jalpatagua 15 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 Jalpatagua Places mapped inside Jalpatagua in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks3 - Petrol pumps8 - Hotels6 - Schools2 - Colleges and universities3 - Pharmacies4 - Restaurants16 - Police stations1 - Dental clinics1 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 - El Progreso - Jerez - Jutiapa - Moyuta - Pasaco - Quesada - San José Acatempa - Santa Catarina Mita - Yupiltepeque - Zapotitlán ## Quick answers - Where is Jalpatagua?In Jutiapa Department, Guatemala - What is the population of Jalpatagua?32,112 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Jalpatagua?About 27 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Jalpatagua?About 140 people per km² - What borders Jalpatagua?Comapa, Conguaco, Jutiapa, Moyuta, Oratorio, Quesada and San José Acatempa - What is there to see in Jalpatagua?Salto Las Cañas, Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Moyuta, Cascadas del Carmen, Monumento a la Cruz de Misiones Populares - What time zone is Jalpatagua in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Jalpatagua?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in Jalpatagua?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Jalpatagua?67 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Jalpatagua?Settlements lie between 297 m and 1,271 m - What is the highest point in Jalpatagua?Cerro El Pajonal (1,256 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Jalpatagua?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Jalpatagua?Sanatorio Santa Fe, about 2.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Jalpatagua?BAC Credomatic, about 3.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Jalpatagua?Oasis, about 2.7 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Jalpatagua?2 mapped - How many banks are in Jalpatagua?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Jalpatagua?8 mapped - What is the P-code of Jalpatagua?GT2212 (OCHA common operational dataset)