# Yupiltepeque Municipality, Jutiapa Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/yupiltepeque/

Municipality · Jutiapa Department 

# Yupiltepeque

Yupiltepeque is a municipality of Guatemala in Jutiapa Department. It had an estimated **18,575 people** in 2024 on 56 km² (about 334 per km²). Its main town is Yupiltepeque. 20 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 18,575people (2024)
- 55.6km²
- 969 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Yupiltepeque?

Yupiltepeque had an estimated **18,575 people** in 2024 — 3.3% of Jutiapa Department, 252nd of 340 municipalities. There are 990 women for every 1,000 men (below the Jutiapa Department figure of 1,010). Spread over 56 km², that is about **334 people per km²**, 130th of 340 municipalities.

27.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 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 ****1,604**

5–9 ****1,693**

10–14 ****1,892**

15–19 ****1,980**

20–24 ****1,990**

25–29 ****1,730**

30–34 ****1,534**

35–39 ****1,324**

40–44 ****1,025**

45–49 ****881**

50–54 ****672**

55–59 ****548**

60–64 ****463**

65–69 ****380**

70+ ****859**

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 Yupiltepeque?

Yupiltepeque lies in [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Asunción Mita](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/asuncion-mita/), [Atescatempa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/atescatempa/), [El Adelanto](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/el-adelanto/), [Jerez](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/jerez/), [Jutiapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/jutiapa/) and [Zapotitlán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/zapotitlan/). By area it is the 258th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 1.7% of [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/). The centre of Yupiltepeque is about 95 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 14.1661° N, 89.7754° 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 Yupiltepeque

### Nearby, outside Yupiltepeque

- Volcán Las Víboras · volcano, Atescatempa7.3 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Chingo · nature reserve, Jerez7.5 km
- Volcán de Chingo · volcano, Jerez7.5 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: Yupiltepeque

- 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

- Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador88 km
- La Aurora International Airport (GUA) · Guatemala City93 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 Yupiltepeque

Open gazetteers list **20 villages, towns and localities** in Yupiltepeque. The largest with a recorded population: Yupiltepeque (3,028). Settlements here lie between about 732 m and 1,421 m above sea level (median 969 m).

- Aspitía
- Cunistepeque
- El Amatillo
- El Calvario
- El Jícaro
- El Llano
- El Manzanillo
- El Sauce
- El Sillón
- El Tablón
- Estanzuela
- La Nueva Libertad
- La Perla
- La Perlita
- La Varilla
- Las Brisas
- Pueblo Viejo
- Quintanilla
- Tetunte
- Yupiltepeque

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 Yupiltepeque

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Quebrada El Zapote

### Hills and mountains

2 hills; 1 mountain.

- Cerro Yupiltepeque · 1,434 m
- Cerro El Sillón · 1,353 m
- Cerro Loma Lisa · 1,298 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 Yupiltepeque and the best time to visit

In Yupiltepeque, 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 Yupiltepeque

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Santa Ariadna Ipala · Atescatempa 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.20848&mlon=-89.69787#map=17/14.20848/-89.69787) 

Bank BAM · Jutiapa 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.29156&mlon=-89.89797#map=17/14.29156/-89.89797) 

Petrol pump Shell · Jerez 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.09044&mlon=-89.75763#map=17/14.09044/-89.75763) 

Hotel Hotel Bello Horizonte · Atescatempa 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.17366&mlon=-89.74426#map=17/14.17366/-89.74426) 

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 Colegio Guatemala · Jutiapa 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.27586&mlon=-89.89978#map=17/14.27586/-89.89978) 

College Escuela de Ciencias Empresariales ECCE · Atescatempa 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.17688&mlon=-89.74004#map=17/14.17688/-89.74004) 

Police station Comisiaria PNC · Jutiapa 19 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.

## Other municipalities in Jutiapa Department

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Yupiltepeque?In Jutiapa Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Yupiltepeque?18,575 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Yupiltepeque?About 25 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Yupiltepeque?About 334 people per km²
- What borders Yupiltepeque?Asunción Mita, Atescatempa, El Adelanto, Jerez, Jutiapa and Zapotitlán
- What is there to see in Yupiltepeque?Volcán Las Víboras, Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Chingo, Volcán de Chingo
- What time zone is Yupiltepeque in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Yupiltepeque?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Yupiltepeque?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Yupiltepeque?20 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Yupiltepeque?Settlements lie between 732 m and 1,421 m
- What is the highest point in Yupiltepeque?Cerro Yupiltepeque (1,434 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Yupiltepeque?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Yupiltepeque?Hospital Santa Ariadna Ipala, about 9.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Yupiltepeque?BAM, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Yupiltepeque?Shell, about 8.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Yupiltepeque?GT2206 (OCHA common operational dataset)