# Génova Municipality, Quetzaltenango Department – Villages

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

Municipality · Quetzaltenango Department 

# Génova

Génova is a municipality of Guatemala in Quetzaltenango Department. It had an estimated **47,403 people** in 2024 on 168 km² (about 282 per km²). Its main town is Génova. 33 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 47,403people (2024)
- 168km²
- 2mapped services
- 166 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Génova?

Génova had an estimated **47,403 people** in 2024 — 5.0% of Quetzaltenango Department, 122nd of 340 municipalities. There are 1,101 women for every 1,000 men (below the Quetzaltenango Department figure of 1,128). Spread over 168 km², that is about **282 people per km²**, 159th of 340 municipalities.

35.6% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 25 across Quetzaltenango Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,619**

5–9 ****5,694**

10–14 ****5,539**

15–19 ****5,067**

20–24 ****4,763**

25–29 ****3,739**

30–34 ****3,313**

35–39 ****2,737**

40–44 ****2,114**

45–49 ****1,763**

50–54 ****1,552**

55–59 ****1,347**

60–64 ****1,155**

65–69 ****998**

70+ ****2,003**

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 Génova?

Génova lies in [Quetzaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Coatepeque](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/coatepeque/), [Colomba](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/colomba/), [El Asintal](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/el-asintal/), [Flores Costa Cuca](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/flores-costa-cuca/) and [Retalhuleu](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/retalhuleu/). By area it is the 144th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 7.9% of [Quetzaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/). The centre of Génova is about 142 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 44 km from Quetzaltenango, the main town of Quetzaltenango Department. The centre point is at 14.5877° N, 91.8354° 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 Génova

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Génova: 1 waterfall.

- Las animas · waterfall

### Nearby, outside Génova

- Reserva Natural Privada Buenos Aires · nature reserve, El Asintal12 km
- Museo Caracol del Tiempo · museum, El Asintal12 km
- Takalik Abaj · attraction, El Asintal12 km
- SAnta Ilaria · ruins, Coatepeque13 km
- Casa de Bellas Arte, Coatepeque · gallery, Coatepeque13 km
- Las Conchitas · nature reserve, Coatepeque13 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Los Laureles · nature reserve, Nuevo San Carlos15 km
- Los Tinajones · memorial, Nuevo San Carlos15 km
- Monumento al Centenario · memorial, Nuevo San Carlos15 km
- Busto José Javier Morán · memorial, Nuevo San Carlos15 km
- Centro recreativo Ocosito · attraction, Retalhuleu16 km
- Monumento al Niño · monument, Retalhuleu17 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: Génova

- 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) · Retalhuleu17 km
- Tapachula International Airport (TAP) · Tapachula62 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación Tecún Umán (Ayutla), about 34 km from the centre.

### 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 Génova

Open gazetteers list **33 villages, towns and localities** in Génova. The largest with a recorded population: Génova (3,744). Settlements here lie between about 45 m and 758 m above sea level (median 166 m).

- Batzá
- Bolívar
- Campollo
- Centro Administrativo Zona de Desarollo Agrario El Reposo
- Centro Génova
- Colonia Santa Teresa
- Comunidad Agraria San Roque
- Comunidad Agraria Talsachun
- Comunidad Lirios del Coronado
- El Canutillo
- El Castaño
- El Coco
- El Rosario
- Guadalupe
- Génova
- La Esperanza
- La Paz
- La Piedad
- Morazán
- Morazán Anexo
- Morelia
- Más Adentro
- Ojo de Agua
- Parcelamiento Coronado
- Parcelamiento El Reposo Sector B
- Rosario
- San Benito
- San José El Mártir
- San Martín
- San Miguelito
- Sector El Reposo
- Sector Méndez
- Sector ”A” Número Dos

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 Génova

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

### Water

18 rivers and streams.

- Río Ayal
- Río Batzá
- Río Cantel
- Río El Rosario
- Río Jocá
- Río Las Pilas
- Río Las Ánimas
- Río Los Patos
- Río Mopá
- Río Nil
- Río Rosarito
- Río Sequivillá
- Río Talchulul
- Río Taleche
- Río Talpix
- Río Talpop
- Río Talticú
- Zanjón El Tigre

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 Génova and the best time to visit

In Génova, 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 Génova

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Fundabiem Coatepeque · Coatepeque 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.69792&mlon=-91.84600#map=17/14.69792/-91.84600) 

Bank Banrural El Asintal · El Asintal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.59649&mlon=-91.72662#map=17/14.59649/-91.72662) 

ATM Tienda el Alfarero · Mazatenango 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.52440&mlon=-91.52236#map=17/14.52440/-91.52236) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera El Xab · El Asintal 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.59698&mlon=-91.72649#map=17/14.59698/-91.72649) 

Hotel Takalik Maya Lodge · Retalhuleu 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.50383&mlon=-91.85669#map=17/14.50383/-91.85669) 

Mall Comercial Victoria · Génova 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.61505&mlon=-91.79648#map=17/14.61505/-91.79648) 

School Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Canton Morazan · Génova 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.61517&mlon=-91.79726#map=17/14.61517/-91.79726) 

College Universidad Panamericana · Coatepeque 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.68579&mlon=-91.87473#map=17/14.68579/-91.87473) 

Police station PNC · Coatepeque 13 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 Génova

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

- Shopping malls1
- Schools1

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
- Colomba
- Concepción Chiquirichapa
- El Palmar
- Flores Costa Cuca
- 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 Génova?In Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Génova?47,403 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Génova?About 22 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Génova?About 282 people per km²
- What borders Génova?Coatepeque, Colomba, El Asintal, Flores Costa Cuca and Retalhuleu
- What is there to see in Génova?Las animas
- What time zone is Génova in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Génova?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Génova?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Génova?33 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Génova?Settlements lie between 45 m and 758 m
- What is the best time to visit Génova?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Génova?Fundabiem Coatepeque, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Génova?Banrural El Asintal, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Génova?Tienda el Alfarero, about 34 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Génova?Gasolinera El Xab, about 12 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Génova?GT0921 (OCHA common operational dataset)