# Quesada Municipality, Jutiapa Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/quesada/ Municipality · Jutiapa Department # Quesada Quesada is a municipality of Guatemala in Jutiapa Department. It had an estimated **24,214 people** in 2024 on 140 km² (about 173 per km²). Its main town is Quesada. 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 24,214people (2024) - 140km² - 10mapped services - 1,015 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Quesada? Quesada had an estimated **24,214 people** in 2024 — 4.3% of Jutiapa Department, 222nd of 340 municipalities. There are 1,004 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Jutiapa Department figure of 1,010). Spread over 140 km², that is about **173 people per km²**, 215th of 340 municipalities. 27.1% of people are children under 15 and 7.3% 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 52 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,099** 5–9 ****2,215** 10–14 ****2,251** 15–19 ****2,265** 20–24 ****2,430** 25–29 ****2,277** 30–34 ****2,106** 35–39 ****1,781** 40–44 ****1,439** 45–49 ****1,168** 50–54 ****986** 55–59 ****793** 60–64 ****645** 65–69 ****503** 70+ ****1,256** 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 Quesada? Quesada lies in [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Casillas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/casillas/), [Jalpatagua](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/jalpatagua/), [Jutiapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/jutiapa/) and [San José Acatempa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/san-jose-acatempa/). By area it is the 164th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 4.2% of [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/). The centre of Quesada is about 63 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 14.2829° N, 90.0542° 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 Quesada OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Quesada: 1 memorial; 1 ruins; 1 nature reserve. - Reserva Natural Privada Finca de la Comunidad de Quesada · nature reserve - Monumento a la Cruz de Misiones Populares · memorial - Ruinas de Pepemilla · ruins ### Nearby, outside Quesada - Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Amayo · nature reserve, Jutiapa6.8 km - Volcán Amayo · volcano, Jutiapa6.8 km - Cascadas del Carmen · waterfall, Oratorio12 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: Quesada - 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 City61 km - Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador120 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 17:33). 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 Quesada Open gazetteers list **36 villages, towns and localities** in Quesada. The largest with a recorded population: Quesada (2,250). Settlements here lie between about 914 m and 1,657 m above sea level (median 1,015 m). - Aldea Nueva - Bordo Alto - Buena Vista - Ceibita - Don Diego - El Amate - El Amatón - El Amotón - El Calvario - El Hato Viejo - El Jocote - El Jícaro - El Retiro - El Rodeo - El Salitrillo - El Salitrón - El Tule - El Zarzalito - La Brea - La Libertad - La Pava - Laguna Seca - Las Quebradas - Las Trojas - Lomas de Enmedio - Los Cerritos - Los Corralitos - Los Potrerillos - Los Ranchos - Nuevo Chaparrón - Quesada - San Fernando - Santa Gertrudis - Valle Lindo - Viejo Chaparrón - Vista Hermosa 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 Quesada Named natural and historic features inside Quesada, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 12 rivers and streams. - Quebrada El Cementerio - Quebrada La Melada - Quebrada Las Mulas - Quebrada Los Chilamates - Quebrada Los Ranchos - Quebrada Oscura - Río Blanco - Río Las Lajas - Río Los Muertos - Río Tempisque - Río Ulumina - Río Ulumina ### Hills and mountains 8 mountains; 3 hills. - Cerro Los Nayes · 1,612 m - Cerro Huetepe · 1,519 m - Cerro Casillas · 1,449 m - Cerro La Fortuna · 1,307 m - Cerro El Gorrión · 1,212 m - Cerro El Armado · 1,210 m - Cerro de Las Yeguas · 1,195 m - Cerro Buena Vista · 1,176 m - Cerro Pelón · 1,147 m - Cerro de La Pava · 1,121 m - Cerro Cabrera · 1,111 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 Quesada and the best time to visit In Quesada, 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 Quesada Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro Hospitalario Mundo S · Quesada 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.25401&mlon=-90.05778#map=17/14.25401/-90.05778) Bank Banrural · Jutiapa 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.29316&mlon=-89.91110#map=17/14.29316/-89.91110) Petrol pump Shell · Quesada 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.26325&mlon=-90.01866#map=17/14.26325/-90.01866) Hotel Hotel La Union Quesada · Quesada 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.27077&mlon=-90.03973#map=17/14.27077/-90.03973) Mall Plaza Quesada · Jutiapa 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.28028&mlon=-89.90153#map=17/14.28028/-89.90153) School Colegio San José Obrero II · Jalpatagua 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.19595&mlon=-90.02429#map=17/14.19595/-90.02429) College Colegio Integral de Computacion Educare · Quesada 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.27020&mlon=-90.03783#map=17/14.27020/-90.03783) Police station Comisiaria PNC · Jutiapa 17 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 Quesada Places mapped inside Quesada in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels2 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants2 - 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 - Jalpatagua - Jerez - Jutiapa - Moyuta - Pasaco - San José Acatempa - Santa Catarina Mita - Yupiltepeque - Zapotitlán ## Quick answers - Where is Quesada?In Jutiapa Department, Guatemala - What is the population of Quesada?24,214 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Quesada?About 27 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Quesada?About 173 people per km² - What borders Quesada?Casillas, Jalpatagua, Jutiapa and San José Acatempa - What is there to see in Quesada?Monumento a la Cruz de Misiones Populares, Reserva Natural Privada Finca de la Comunidad de Quesada, Ruinas de Pepemilla - What time zone is Quesada in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Quesada?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in Quesada?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Quesada?36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Quesada?Settlements lie between 914 m and 1,657 m - What is the highest point in Quesada?Cerro Los Nayes (1,612 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Quesada?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Quesada?Centro Hospitalario Mundo S, about 3.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Quesada?Banrural, about 15 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Quesada?Shell, about 4.4 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Quesada?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Quesada?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Quesada?GT2217 (OCHA common operational dataset)