# Colomba Municipality, Quetzaltenango Department – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/colomba/

Municipality · Quetzaltenango Department 

# Colomba

Colomba is a municipality of Guatemala in Quetzaltenango Department. It had an estimated **57,743 people** in 2024 on 206 km² (about 281 per km²). Its main town is Colomba. 31 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 57,743people (2024)
- 206km²
- 6mapped services
- 1,058 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Colomba?

Colomba had an estimated **57,743 people** in 2024 — 6.1% of Quetzaltenango Department, 94th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,101 women for every 1,000 men (below the Quetzaltenango Department figure of 1,128). Spread over 206 km², that is about **281 people per km²**, 161st of 340 municipalities.

33.6% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 25 across Quetzaltenango Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 66 children and older people.

0–4 ****6,316**

5–9 ****6,549**

10–14 ****6,534**

15–19 ****5,890**

20–24 ****5,663**

25–29 ****4,794**

30–34 ****4,609**

35–39 ****3,679**

40–44 ****2,705**

45–49 ****2,237**

50–54 ****2,007**

55–59 ****1,699**

60–64 ****1,434**

65–69 ****1,171**

70+ ****2,456**

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 Colomba?

Colomba lies in [Quetzaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 8 other municipalities: [Coatepeque](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/coatepeque/), [El Asintal](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/el-asintal/), [El Quetzal](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/el-quetzal/), [Flores Costa Cuca](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/flores-costa-cuca/), [Génova](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/genova/), [Nuevo San Carlos](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/nuevo-san-carlos/), [Ostuncalco](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/ostuncalco/) and [San Martín Sacatepéquez](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/san-martin-sacatepequez/). By area it is the 123rd largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 9.6% of [Quetzaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/). The centre of Colomba is about 133 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 29 km from Quetzaltenango, the main town of Quetzaltenango Department. The centre point is at 14.6975° N, 91.7507° 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 Colomba

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Colomba: 3 nature reserves.

- Reserva Natural Privada La Florida · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada La Florida · nature reserve
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Lacandón · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Colomba

- Reserva Natural Privada Buenos Aires · nature reserve, El Asintal6.0 km
- Takalik Abaj · attraction, El Asintal6.9 km
- Museo Caracol del Tiempo · museum, El Asintal7.2 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Los Laureles · nature reserve, Nuevo San Carlos8.0 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Ona · nature reserve, El Quetzal9.8 km
- Casa de Bellas Arte, Coatepeque · gallery, Coatepeque12 km
- Reserva Natural Privada La Rosita · nature reserve, San Martín Sacatepéquez12 km
- SAnta Ilaria · ruins, Coatepeque12 km
- Las Conchitas · nature reserve, Coatepeque12 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca la Bohemia · nature reserve, El Palmar13 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Chicabal · nature reserve, San Martín Sacatepéquez13 km
- Los Tinajones · memorial, Nuevo San Carlos13 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: Colomba

- 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

- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu20 km
- Tapachula International Airport (TAP) · Tapachula67 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:24, sunset around 17:40).

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 Colomba

Open gazetteers list **31 villages, towns and localities** in Colomba. The largest with a recorded population: Colomba (47,544). Settlements here lie between about 228 m and 1,487 m above sea level (median 1,058 m).

- Colomba
- Colomba Costa Cuca
- Comunidad Agraria Palmira Chuva
- Comunidad Agraria Pensamiento Palmira
- Comunidad Agraria Santo Domingo
- El Paraíso
- El Pilar
- El Porvenir
- Hato
- Jocuyac
- La Enriqueta
- La Libertad
- La Loma
- Las Mercedes
- Las Ánimas
- Mangalito
- María Teresa
- Nueva Esperanza
- Nueva Floresta
- Nueva Florida
- Nueva Independencia
- Nueva Santa Rosa
- Nuevo Mujila
- Nuevo San José
- Nuevo San Juan
- Primero de Mayo
- Río Negro
- San Francisco
- Santa Eulalia
- Santo Domingo
- Tres Cruces

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 Colomba

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

### Water

14 rivers and streams.

- Río Canopá
- Río Danuvio
- Río El Rosario
- Río La Florida
- Río La Planta
- Río La Vicha
- Río Limón
- Río Mujuliá
- Río Negro
- Río Sacchilá
- Río San Miguel
- Río Sicalá
- Río Talcanac
- Río Talsachim

### Estates

2 estates.

- La Loma
- Ranchería de Finca Santa Cecilia

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 Colomba and the best time to visit

In Colomba, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 2,100 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (377 mm) and the driest Feb (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 24 7 

Feb 25 6 

Mar 26 23 

Apr 27 75 

May 27 276 

Jun 26 342 

Jul 26 264 

Aug 26 319 

Sep 25 377 

Oct 25 329 

Nov 25 73 

Dec 25 10 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Colomba

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Fundabiem Coatepeque · Coatepeque 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.69792&mlon=-91.84600#map=17/14.69792/-91.84600) 

Bank BAM · Coatepeque 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.70012&mlon=-91.84590#map=17/14.70012/-91.84590) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Quetzaltenango 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84326&mlon=-91.52320#map=17/14.84326/-91.52320) 

Petrol pump Shell · Colomba 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.70439&mlon=-91.77796#map=17/14.70439/-91.77796) 

Hotel Takalik Maya Lodge · El Asintal 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.65755&mlon=-91.73498#map=17/14.65755/-91.73498) 

Mall Comercial Victoria · Génova 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.61505&mlon=-91.79648#map=17/14.61505/-91.79648) 

School Escuela · Colomba 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.71775&mlon=-91.74448#map=17/14.71775/-91.74448) 

College Mariano Glvez UMG · Coatepeque 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.69943&mlon=-91.86451#map=17/14.69943/-91.86451) 

Police station PNC · Coatepeque 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.69879&mlon=-91.86309#map=17/14.69879/-91.86309) 

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 Colomba

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

- Petrol pumps3
- Schools1
- 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

- Almolonga
- Cabricán
- Cajolá
- Cantel
- Coatepeque
- 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 Colomba?In Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Colomba?57,743 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Colomba?About 23 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Colomba?About 281 people per km²
- What borders Colomba?Coatepeque, El Asintal, El Quetzal, Flores Costa Cuca, Génova, Nuevo San Carlos, Ostuncalco and San Martín Sacatepéquez
- What is there to see in Colomba?Reserva Natural Privada La Florida, Reserva Natural Privada La Florida, Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Lacandón
- What time zone is Colomba in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Colomba?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Colomba?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Colomba?31 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Colomba?Settlements lie between 228 m and 1,487 m
- What is the best time to visit Colomba?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Colomba?Fundabiem Coatepeque, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Colomba?BAM, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Colomba?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Colomba?Shell, about 3.0 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Colomba?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Colomba?GT0917 (OCHA common operational dataset)