# Almolonga Municipality, Quetzaltenango Department – Villages

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Municipality · Quetzaltenango Department 

# Almolonga

Almolonga is a municipality of Guatemala in Quetzaltenango Department. It had an estimated **17,918 people** in 2024 on 13 km² (about 1,428 per km²). Its main town is Almolonga. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 17,918people (2024)
- 12.6km²
- 6mapped services
- 2,243 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Almolonga?

Almolonga had an estimated **17,918 people** in 2024 — 1.9% of Quetzaltenango Department, 257th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,170 women for every 1,000 men (above the Quetzaltenango Department figure of 1,128). Spread over 13 km², that is about **1,428 people per km²**, 18th of 340 municipalities.

23.5% of people are children under 15 and 6.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 25 across Quetzaltenango Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,371**

5–9 ****1,512**

10–14 ****1,331**

15–19 ****1,473**

20–24 ****1,710**

25–29 ****1,843**

30–34 ****1,716**

35–39 ****1,415**

40–44 ****1,164**

45–49 ****1,059**

50–54 ****1,010**

55–59 ****690**

60–64 ****518**

65–69 ****397**

70+ ****709**

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 Almolonga?

Almolonga lies in [Quetzaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Cantel](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/cantel/), [Quetzaltenango](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/quetzaltenango/) and [Zunil](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/zunil/). By area it is the 327th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 0.6% of [Quetzaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/). The centre of Almolonga is about 106 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 5.4 km from Quetzaltenango, the main town of Quetzaltenango Department. The centre point is at 14.8114° N, 91.4859° 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 Almolonga

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Almolonga: 1 attraction.

- Banamar Baños termales y medicinales · attraction

### Nearby, outside Almolonga

- Not worth it ! · viewpoint, Quetzaltenango2.3 km
- Parque Nacional Cerro el Baúl · nature reserve, Quetzaltenango2.6 km
- Resbaladeros El Baul · attraction, Quetzaltenango2.7 km
- High Point in Quetzaltenango - Cerro El Baul · viewpoint, Quetzaltenango2.8 km
- Cerro La pedrera · nature reserve, Quetzaltenango3.1 km
- Entrada al volcán Zunil · attraction, Zunil3.3 km
- Entrada fuentes georginas zunil · attraction, Zunil3.3 km
- Mirador · viewpoint, Quetzaltenango3.8 km
- Monumento a la Marimba · monument, Quetzaltenango3.8 km
- Arco del Sexto Estado de los Altos · monument, Quetzaltenango3.8 km
- Los Vahos · attraction, Quetzaltenango3.9 km
- Puente de Piedra · attraction, Quetzaltenango4.0 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: Almolonga

- 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

- Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) · Quezaltenango6.3 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu39 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:38).

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 Almolonga

Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Almolonga. The largest with a recorded population: Almolonga (12,299). Settlements here lie between about 2,209 m and 2,261 m above sea level (median 2,243 m).

- Almolonga
- Las Delicias
- Los Baños

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 Almolonga

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

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Cerro Chuarranchá · 2,553 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 Almolonga and the best time to visit

In Almolonga, the warmest month is Apr (average 17 °C) and the coolest is Jan (13 °C). About 1,857 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (353 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 13 6 

Feb 14 7 

Mar 16 22 

Apr 17 63 

May 17 217 

Jun 16 315 

Jul 16 226 

Aug 16 289 

Sep 16 353 

Oct 15 291 

Nov 14 58 

Dec 14 10 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Almolonga

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro Médico manantial · Almolonga 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.81480&mlon=-91.49773#map=17/14.81480/-91.49773) 

Bank Banco de Desarrollo Rural S.A. · Quetzaltenango 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84416&mlon=-91.48816#map=17/14.84416/-91.48816) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Quetzaltenango 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84326&mlon=-91.52320#map=17/14.84326/-91.52320) 

Petrol pump Gaso Zumo · Zunil 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.78226&mlon=-91.49345#map=17/14.78226/-91.49345) 

Hotel Hotel & Bungalows Loma Real Quetzaltenango · Quetzaltenango 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.83985&mlon=-91.47765#map=17/14.83985/-91.47765) 

Mall Artesanias Xekijel · Quetzaltenango 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.83317&mlon=-91.51780#map=17/14.83317/-91.51780) 

School Escuela Las Delicias Almolonga · Almolonga 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.81492&mlon=-91.48518#map=17/14.81492/-91.48518) 

College Colegio Cristiano Mixto Bellos Horizontes · Quetzaltenango 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84420&mlon=-91.48855#map=17/14.84420/-91.48855) 

Police station Sub/Estacion 41-16 · Quetzaltenango 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.83693&mlon=-91.51701#map=17/14.83693/-91.51701) 

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 Almolonga

Places mapped inside Almolonga in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals1
- Schools1
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants2

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 Quetzaltenango Department

- Cabricán
- Cajolá
- Cantel
- Coatepeque
- Colomba
- Concepción Chiquirichapa
- El Palmar
- Flores Costa Cuca
- Génova
- Huitán
- La Esperanza
- Olintepeque
- Ostuncalco
- Palestina de Los Altos
- Quetzaltenango
- Salcajá
- San Carlos Sija
- San Francisco La Unión
- San Martín Sacatepéquez
- San Mateo
- San Miguel Sigüila
- Sibilia
- Zunil

## Quick answers

- Where is Almolonga?In Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Almolonga?17,918 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Almolonga?About 29 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Almolonga?About 1,428 people per km²
- What borders Almolonga?Cantel, Quetzaltenango and Zunil
- What is there to see in Almolonga?Banamar Baños termales y medicinales
- What time zone is Almolonga in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Almolonga?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Almolonga?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Almolonga?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Almolonga?Settlements lie between 2,209 m and 2,261 m
- What is the highest point in Almolonga?Cerro Chuarranchá (2,553 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Almolonga?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Almolonga?Centro Médico manantial, about 1.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Almolonga?Banco de Desarrollo Rural S.A., about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Almolonga?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 5.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Almolonga?Gaso Zumo, about 3.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Almolonga?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Almolonga?GT0913 (OCHA common operational dataset)