# La Libertad Municipality, Petén Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/peten/la-libertad/ Municipality · Petén Department # La Libertad La Libertad is a municipality of Guatemala in Petén Department. It had an estimated **88,972 people** in 2024 on 4,982 km² (about 18 per km²). Its main town is La Libertad. 111 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 21 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 88,972people (2024) - 4,982km² - 21mapped services - 147 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in La Libertad? La Libertad had an estimated **88,972 people** in 2024 — 13.7% of Petén Department, 41st of 340 municipalities. There are 919 women for every 1,000 men (below the Petén Department figure of 944). Spread over 4,982 km², that is about **18 people per km²**, 333rd of 340 municipalities. 35.2% of people are children under 15 and 5.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 23 across Petén Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 69 children and older people. 0–4 ****10,296** 5–9 ****10,656** 10–14 ****10,380** 15–19 ****9,314** 20–24 ****8,914** 25–29 ****7,891** 30–34 ****6,508** 35–39 ****5,296** 40–44 ****4,189** 45–49 ****3,434** 50–54 ****2,899** 55–59 ****2,341** 60–64 ****1,967** 65–69 ****1,619** 70+ ****3,268** 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 La Libertad? La Libertad lies in [Petén Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/peten/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Las Cruces](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/peten/las-cruces/), [San Andrés](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/peten/san-andres/), [San Benito](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/peten/san-benito/) and [San Francisco](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/peten/san-francisco/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 13.9% of [Petén Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/peten/). The centre of La Libertad is about 262 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 79 km from Flores, the main town of Petén Department. The centre point is at 16.9934° N, 90.6426° 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 La Libertad OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in La Libertad: 8 nature reserves; 2 attractions; 1 national park. - Sierra del Lacandón National Park · national park - Maya Biosphere Reserve · nature reserve - Parque Regional Municipal El Chicozapote · nature reserve - Parque Regional Municipal Venus Verdoso · nature reserve - Reserva Natural Privada Finca Chacá · nature reserve - Reserva Natural Privada Finca San José · nature reserve - Reserva Natural Privada Katherine · nature reserve - Reserva Natural Privada Laguna Perdida · nature reserve - Reserva Natural Privada Santa Rosita · nature reserve - Cenote el macho · attraction - LAGUNAS LAS CUACHES · attraction 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: La Libertad - 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 - Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) · San Benito83 km - Ciudad del Carmen International Airport (CME) · Ciudad del Carmen221 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:28) and shortest in Dec (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:31). 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 La Libertad Open gazetteers list **111 villages, towns and localities** in La Libertad. The largest with a recorded population: La Libertad (8,646). Settlements here lie between about 36 m and 268 m above sea level (median 147 m). - Alta Mira La Casaca - Asentamiento Centro Campesino - Asentamiento Nuevo Nacimiento - Barrio El Esfuerzo - Barrio San Pablo - Barrio San Pedro Tamariz - Bello Horizonte - Bellos Horizontes - Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires El Caribe - Cabro - Centro Campesino - Chichá - Chinatal - Comunidad El Tumbo - Comunidad San Juan Villa Nueva - Comunidad Tamariz Las Vegas - Cooperativa La Lucha - Cooperativa Unión Cruceña - Corazón - Corozalito - Cruce La Esperanza - El Aguacate - El Buen Samaritano - El Ceibo - El Corozal - El Esfuerzo - El Esqueleto - El Guayacán - El Mango - El Matrimonio - El Naranjo - El Nuevo Edén - El Paraíso - El Plantel - El Tambo - El Tesoro II - El Triunfo - Guatelinda - Hacienda Laguna Perdida - Ixtop - La Bomba - La Bota - La Candelaria - La Caoba - La Diecisiete de Abril - La Esperancita - La Gloria - La Guacamaya - La Guadalupe - La Libertad - La Limonada - La Llorona - La Lucha - La Nueva - La Pista - La Primavera - La Sábana - La Tortuga - La Zanja - Laguna Larga - Lagunitas - Las Cuaches - Las Escondidas - Las Estacas - Las Flores - Las Marías - Las Ruinas - Las Victorias - Los Cerritos - Los Esclavos - Los Ángeles - Mactún - Manantial - Manantialito - Nacimiento Tamarís - Nueva Canaán - Nueva Candelaria - Nueva Florida - Nueva Formación - Nueva Jerusalén - Nueva Jerusalén II - Nueva Vista Hermosa - Nueva Vista Hermosa (La Pista) - Nuevo Edén - Nuevo Paraíso - Nuevo San José - Parcelamiento Agrario Centro Campesino - Parcelamiento La Llorona - Parcelamiento Lemus - Peje Lagarto - Plan de Las Maravillas - Poza del Macho - Pozo Azul - Primavera - Ramonales - Rinconada de Caltó - Sagrado Corazón - Sagrado Corazón (El Sibal) - San Joaquín - San José - San Juan Villanueva - San Julián - Santa Amelia - Santiaguito - Tamariz - Tierra Colorada - Tierra Linda Zapotal - Valle Nuevo El Toro - Villa Hermosa - Zaculeu 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 La Libertad Named natural and historic features inside La Libertad, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 20 lakes; 9 rivers and streams. - Arroyo El Caribe - Arroyo Jicotea - Arroyo Peje Lagarto - Arroyo Pié de Gallo - Arroyo Tiquibal - Arroyo Tuspán - Laguna El Repasto - Laguna El Repasto - Laguna La Gloria - Laguna Larga - Laguna Mendoza - Laguna Perdida - Laguna San Diego - Laguna San Joaquín - Laguna el Repastito - Laguneta Agua Dulce - Laguneta Bolanchac - Laguneta Bucutal - Laguneta El Güech - Laguneta El Repastito - Laguneta El Testamento - Laguneta El Yeso - Laguneta Lacandón - Laguneta Poza Azul …and 5 more. ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Cerro Ocultún · 238 m - Montaña Itzhuitz · 205 m ### History 15 ancient sites. - El Reinado - La Florida - La Joyanca - La Pasadita - Laguna Perdida II - San Diego - Sitio Arqueológico Chakantún - Sitio Arqueológico El Tumbo - Sitio Arqueológico La Reina - Sitio Arqueológico Mactún - Sitio Arqueológico Ocultún - Sitio Arqueológico Pajaral - Sitio Arqueológico Polol - Sitio arquelógico La Pasadita - Zapote Bobal ### Getting around 4 airfields. - Pista de Aterrizaje Ciento Setenta y Tres - Pista de Aterrizaje Cuarenta y Seis - Pista de Aterrizaje Sesenta y Cuatro - Pista de Aterrizaje Setecientos Veintinueve 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 La Libertad and the best time to visit In La Libertad, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (22 °C). About 1,978 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (331 mm) and the driest Mar (43 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 22 91 Feb 24 53 Mar 26 43 Apr 29 48 May 29 155 Jun 26 298 Jul 26 191 Aug 26 264 Sep 26 331 Oct 25 262 Nov 23 146 Dec 22 96 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Libertad Need Nearest mapped Distance Bank Banco de Antigua · La Libertad 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.23135&mlon=-90.80523#map=17/17.23135/-90.80523) Petrol pump Shell · La Libertad 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.07382&mlon=-90.85217#map=17/17.07382/-90.85217) Hotel Hotel nuevo amanecer · La Libertad 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=16.89475&mlon=-90.56991#map=17/16.89475/-90.56991) School NUFED No.56 · La Libertad 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.08572&mlon=-90.85506#map=17/17.08572/-90.85506) 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 La Libertad Places mapped inside La Libertad in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Banks2 - Petrol pumps6 - Hotels2 - Schools7 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants1 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 Petén Department - Dolores - El Chal - Flores - Las Cruces - Melchor de Mencos - Poptún - San Andrés - San Benito - San Francisco - San José - San Luis - Santa Ana - Sayaxché ## Quick answers - Where is La Libertad?In Petén Department, Guatemala - What is the population of La Libertad?88,972 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in La Libertad?About 22 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of La Libertad?About 18 people per km² - What borders La Libertad?Las Cruces, San Andrés, San Benito and San Francisco - What is there to see in La Libertad?Cenote el macho, LAGUNAS LAS CUACHES, Maya Biosphere Reserve, Parque Regional Municipal El Chicozapote - What time zone is La Libertad in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in La Libertad?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in La Libertad?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in La Libertad?111 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of La Libertad?Settlements lie between 36 m and 268 m - What is the highest point in La Libertad?Cerro Ocultún (238 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit La Libertad?December to March - Where is the nearest bank to La Libertad?Banco de Antigua, about 32 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Libertad?Shell, about 24 km from the centre - How many banks are in La Libertad?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in La Libertad?6 mapped - What is the P-code of La Libertad?GT1705 (OCHA common operational dataset)