# Palestina de Los Altos Municipality, Quetzaltenango Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/palestina-de-los-altos/ Municipality · Quetzaltenango Department # Palestina de Los Altos Palestina de Los Altos is a municipality of Guatemala in Quetzaltenango Department. It had an estimated **21,169 people** in 2024 on 36 km² (about 588 per km²). Its main town is Palestina de los Altos. 34 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 21,169people (2024) - 36.0km² - 1mapped service - 2,850 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Palestina de Los Altos? Palestina de Los Altos had an estimated **21,169 people** in 2024 — 2.2% of Quetzaltenango Department, 237th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,179 women for every 1,000 men (above the Quetzaltenango Department figure of 1,128). Spread over 36 km², that is about **588 people per km²**, 69th of 340 municipalities. 38.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 25 across Quetzaltenango Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 79 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,802** 5–9 ****2,872** 10–14 ****2,541** 15–19 ****2,055** 20–24 ****1,880** 25–29 ****1,523** 30–34 ****1,456** 35–39 ****1,321** 40–44 ****995** 45–49 ****861** 50–54 ****728** 55–59 ****548** 60–64 ****478** 65–69 ****369** 70+ ****740** 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 Palestina de Los Altos? Palestina de Los Altos lies in [Quetzaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Cajolá](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/cajola/), [Ostuncalco](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/ostuncalco/), [San Antonio Sacatepéquez](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/san-antonio-sacatepequez/), [San Pedro Sacatepéquez](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/san-pedro-sacatepequez/) and [Sibilia](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/sibilia/). By area it is the 291st largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 1.7% of [Quetzaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/). The centre of Palestina de Los Altos is about 129 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 19 km from Quetzaltenango, the main town of Quetzaltenango Department. The centre point is at 14.9360° N, 91.6701° 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 Palestina de Los Altos ### Nearby, outside Palestina de Los Altos - Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco · nature reserve, Ostuncalco2.9 km - Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal El Grande y Astillero Municipal Quiaquichum · nature reserve, San Antonio Sacatepéquez5.4 km - Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco · nature reserve, Ostuncalco5.6 km - Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco · nature reserve, Ostuncalco6.7 km - Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal El Grande y Astillero Municipal Quiaquichum · nature reserve, San Pedro Sacatepéquez8.6 km - Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco · nature reserve, Ostuncalco9.0 km - Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa · nature reserve, Concepción Chiquirichapa9.7 km - Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa · nature reserve, Concepción Chiquirichapa9.8 km - Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa · nature reserve, Concepción Chiquirichapa11 km - Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa · nature reserve, San Martín Sacatepéquez11 km - Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa · nature reserve, Concepción Chiquirichapa11 km - Zona 3 · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez11 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: Palestina de Los Altos - 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) · Quezaltenango20 km - Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu46 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:24, sunset around 17:39). 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 Palestina de Los Altos Open gazetteers list **34 villages, towns and localities** in Palestina de Los Altos. The largest with a recorded population: Palestina de los Altos (1,691). Settlements here lie between about 2,625 m and 3,075 m above sea level (median 2,850 m). - Asunción - Bella Vista - Buena Vista - Buenos Aires - Cueva de Barrios - El Carmen - El Desierto - El Edén - El Manantial - El Paraíso - El Socorro - La Cumbre - Las Delicias - Las Rosas - Los Cabrera - Los Calderón - Los Gonzáles - Los González - Los Laureles - Los Leones - Los López - Los Marroquín - Mira Peña - Nueva Linda - Nuevo Panorama - Palestina de los Altos - Puesta del Sol - Roble Grande - San Isidro - Sinaí - Toj Guabil - Tojchol - Tuimuj - Vista Hermosa 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 Palestina de Los Altos Named natural and historic features inside Palestina de Los Altos, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Río Potaná ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Cerro Los Veinte Palos · 3,070 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 Palestina de Los Altos and the best time to visit In Palestina de Los Altos, the warmest month is Apr (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 2,012 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (380 mm) and the driest Jan (5 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 17 5 Feb 18 6 Mar 19 24 Apr 20 71 May 20 248 Jun 19 332 Jul 19 246 Aug 19 308 Sep 19 380 Oct 19 312 Nov 18 68 Dec 17 10 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Palestina de Los Altos Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro de Salud de Cajola · Cajolá 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.92390&mlon=-91.61323#map=17/14.92390/-91.61323) Bank banco g yt · Concepción Chiquirichapa 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85581&mlon=-91.62403#map=17/14.85581/-91.62403) ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Quetzaltenango 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84326&mlon=-91.52320#map=17/14.84326/-91.52320) Petrol pump GASOLINERA SANTA CRUZ · Cajolá 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91980&mlon=-91.61254#map=17/14.91980/-91.61254) Hotel Hotel M&M · Palestina de Los Altos 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.93442&mlon=-91.69403#map=17/14.93442/-91.69403) Mall Comercial Dyphars · San Antonio Sacatepéquez 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96628&mlon=-91.70782#map=17/14.96628/-91.70782) School ESCUELA 25 DE JUNIO · Cajolá 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91989&mlon=-91.61168#map=17/14.91989/-91.61168) College Colegio Ced Xela · Ostuncalco 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91391&mlon=-91.66962#map=17/14.91391/-91.66962) Police station Policía nacional civil San Pedro sacatepequez · San Pedro Sacatepéquez 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97432&mlon=-91.78319#map=17/14.97432/-91.78319) 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 Palestina de Los Altos Places mapped inside Palestina de Los Altos in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hotels1 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 - Génova - Huitán - La Esperanza - Olintepeque - Ostuncalco - Quetzaltenango - Salcajá - San Carlos Sija - San Francisco La Unión - San Martín Sacatepéquez - San Mateo - San Miguel Sigüila - Sibilia - Zunil ## Quick answers - Where is Palestina de Los Altos?In Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala - What is the population of Palestina de Los Altos?21,169 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Palestina de Los Altos?About 21 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Palestina de Los Altos?About 588 people per km² - What borders Palestina de Los Altos?Cajolá, Ostuncalco, San Antonio Sacatepéquez, San Pedro Sacatepéquez and Sibilia - What is there to see in Palestina de Los Altos?Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco, Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal El Grande y Astillero Municipal Quiaquichum, Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco, Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco - What time zone is Palestina de Los Altos in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Palestina de Los Altos?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in Palestina de Los Altos?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Palestina de Los Altos?34 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Palestina de Los Altos?Settlements lie between 2,625 m and 3,075 m - What is the highest point in Palestina de Los Altos?Cerro Los Veinte Palos (3,070 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Palestina de Los Altos?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Palestina de Los Altos?Centro de Salud de Cajola, about 6.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Palestina de Los Altos?banco g yt, about 10 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Palestina de Los Altos?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 19 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Palestina de Los Altos?GASOLINERA SANTA CRUZ, about 6.4 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Palestina de Los Altos?GT0924 (OCHA common operational dataset)