# Zapotitlán Municipality, Jutiapa Department – Villages & Map

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

Municipality · Jutiapa Department 

# Zapotitlán

Zapotitlán is a municipality of Guatemala in Jutiapa Department. It had an estimated **10,810 people** in 2024 on 79 km² (about 138 per km²). Its main town is Zapotitlán. 33 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 10,810people (2024)
- 78.5km²
- 931 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Zapotitlán?

Zapotitlán had an estimated **10,810 people** in 2024 — 1.9% of Jutiapa Department, 310th of 340 municipalities. There are 992 women for every 1,000 men (below the Jutiapa Department figure of 1,010). Spread over 79 km², that is about **138 people per km²**, 249th of 340 municipalities.

29.0% of people are children under 15 and 7.0% 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 56 children and older people.

0–4 ****938**

5–9 ****1,035**

10–14 ****1,165**

15–19 ****1,155**

20–24 ****1,037**

25–29 ****949**

30–34 ****864**

35–39 ****805**

40–44 ****639**

45–49 ****490**

50–54 ****384**

55–59 ****320**

60–64 ****275**

65–69 ****215**

70+ ****539**

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 Zapotitlán?

Zapotitlán lies in [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Comapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/comapa/), [El Adelanto](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/el-adelanto/), [Jerez](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/jerez/) and [Yupiltepeque](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/yupiltepeque/). By area it is the 232nd largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 2.4% of [Jutiapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/). The centre of Zapotitlán is about 95 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 21 km from Jutiapa, the main town of Jutiapa Department. The centre point is at 14.1106° N, 89.8178° 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 Zapotitlán

### Nearby, outside Zapotitlán

- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Chingo · nature reserve, Jerez9.2 km
- Volcán de Chingo · volcano, Jerez9.8 km
- Volcán Las Víboras · volcano, Atescatempa15 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: Zapotitlán

- 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 Zapotitlán

Open gazetteers list **33 villages, towns and localities** in Zapotitlán. The largest with a recorded population: Zapotitlán (1,617). Settlements here lie between about 356 m and 1,114 m above sea level (median 931 m).

- Agua Escondida
- Barillas
- Borbollón
- Cerro Redondo
- Cuesta Grande
- El Aguaje
- El Carrizo
- El Granadillo
- El Hojato
- El Pinal II
- El Potrero
- El Remolino
- El Tablón
- El Trapiche
- La Ceibita
- La Palma
- Las Canoas
- Las Flores
- Las Pitas
- Loma Larga
- Los Barillas
- Mashashapa
- Miramar
- Paso Sanarate
- Pinal II
- San Antonio Papaturro
- San Francisco La Palma
- San Luis Ilopango
- San Luís Ilopango
- Sanarate
- Talpetate
- Zapotitlancito
- Zapotitlán

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 Zapotitlán

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Honda
- Riachuelo El Cajón
- Riachuelo La Pava
- Río Güeveapa
- Río San Nicolás

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.

- Cerro Cunistepeque · 1,223 m
- Cerro Redondo · 1,028 m

### History

1 ancient site.

- Sitio Arqueológico Los Fierros

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 Zapotitlán and the best time to visit

In Zapotitlán, 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 Zapotitlán

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

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

Bank Bantrab · Jalpatagua 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.13730&mlon=-90.00861#map=17/14.13730/-90.00861) 

Petrol pump Shell · Jerez 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.09044&mlon=-89.75763#map=17/14.09044/-89.75763) 

Hotel K-Bañas Alejo's · El Adelanto 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.17625&mlon=-89.82787#map=17/14.17625/-89.82787) 

Mall Plaza El Chiltepe · Jutiapa 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.24575&mlon=-89.87091#map=17/14.24575/-89.87091) 

School Colegio Guatemala · Jutiapa 20 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 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.17688&mlon=-89.74004#map=17/14.17688/-89.74004) 

Police station DIPAFRONT PNC Guatemala · Jalpatagua 14 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.

## 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
- Yupiltepeque

## Quick answers

- Where is Zapotitlán?In Jutiapa Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Zapotitlán?10,810 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Zapotitlán?About 25 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Zapotitlán?About 138 people per km²
- What borders Zapotitlán?Comapa, El Adelanto, Jerez and Yupiltepeque
- What is there to see in Zapotitlán?Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Chingo, Volcán de Chingo, Volcán Las Víboras
- What time zone is Zapotitlán in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Zapotitlán?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Zapotitlán?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Zapotitlán?33 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Zapotitlán?Settlements lie between 356 m and 1,114 m
- What is the highest point in Zapotitlán?Cerro Cunistepeque (1,223 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Zapotitlán?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Zapotitlán?Hospital Santa Ariadna Ipala, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Zapotitlán?Bantrab, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Zapotitlán?Shell, about 6.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Zapotitlán?GT2210 (OCHA common operational dataset)