# San Mateo Municipality, Quetzaltenango Department – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/san-mateo/

Municipality · Quetzaltenango Department 

# San Mateo

San Mateo is a municipality of Guatemala in Quetzaltenango Department. It had an estimated **9,209 people** in 2024 on 11 km² (about 850 per km²). Its main town is San Mateo. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 9,209people (2024)
- 10.8km²
- 6mapped services
- 2,504 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Mateo?

San Mateo had an estimated **9,209 people** in 2024 — 1.0% of Quetzaltenango Department, 321st of 340 municipalities. There are 1,116 women for every 1,000 men (below the Quetzaltenango Department figure of 1,128). Spread over 11 km², that is about **850 people per km²**, 46th of 340 municipalities.

30.2% of people are children under 15 and 4.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 25 across Quetzaltenango Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

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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 San Mateo?

San Mateo lies in [Quetzaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Concepción Chiquirichapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/concepcion-chiquirichapa/), [La Esperanza](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/la-esperanza/), [Ostuncalco](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/ostuncalco/), [Quetzaltenango](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/quetzaltenango/) and [San Martín Sacatepéquez](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/san-martin-sacatepequez/). By area it is the 331st largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 0.5% of [Quetzaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/). The centre of San Mateo is about 117 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 6.4 km from Quetzaltenango, the main town of Quetzaltenango Department. The centre point is at 14.8429° N, 91.5826° 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 San Mateo

### Nearby, outside San Mateo

- Seminario San Jose · nature reserve, Quetzaltenango3.9 km
- Museo Casa Botrán · museum, La Esperanza4.0 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa · nature reserve, Concepción Chiquirichapa4.3 km
- El Tinajon · monument, Quetzaltenango5.7 km
- Kiosko Plaza Japón · attraction, Quetzaltenango5.8 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Siete Orejas · nature reserve, San Martín Sacatepéquez5.9 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa · nature reserve, Concepción Chiquirichapa6.2 km
- Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco · nature reserve, Ostuncalco6.3 km
- Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya · museum, Quetzaltenango6.3 km
- Railway Museum Los Altos · museum, Quetzaltenango6.3 km
- Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango · museum, Quetzaltenango6.3 km
- Puente Los Chocoyos · attraction, Quetzaltenango6.7 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: San Mateo

- 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) · Quezaltenango9.0 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu38 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 17:39).

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 San Mateo

Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in San Mateo. The largest with a recorded population: San Mateo (5,534). Settlements here lie between about 2,484 m and 2,519 m above sea level (median 2,504 m).

- La Soledad
- Los Duraznales
- Pacamán
- San Mateo

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).

## Weather in San Mateo and the best time to visit

In San Mateo, 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 San Mateo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro Medico Monte Sion · San Mateo 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85936&mlon=-91.58862#map=17/14.85936/-91.58862) 

Bank banco g yt · Concepción Chiquirichapa 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85581&mlon=-91.62403#map=17/14.85581/-91.62403) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Quetzaltenango 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84326&mlon=-91.52320#map=17/14.84326/-91.52320) 

Petrol pump Uno Guatemala · San Mateo 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85634&mlon=-91.58763#map=17/14.85634/-91.58763) 

Hotel Hotel Imperio Inn, Bar Restaurante · San Mateo 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85878&mlon=-91.58551#map=17/14.85878/-91.58551) 

Mall Plaza La Coruña · Quetzaltenango 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.86525&mlon=-91.56262#map=17/14.86525/-91.56262) 

School Colegio IEA · Quetzaltenango 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.83489&mlon=-91.55248#map=17/14.83489/-91.55248) 

College Universidad Rural de Guatemala Campus Quetzaltenango · San Mateo 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.86351&mlon=-91.58394#map=17/14.86351/-91.58394) 

Police station Sub estación · La Esperanza 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.87162&mlon=-91.56498#map=17/14.87162/-91.56498) 

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 San Mateo

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

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Colleges and universities1
- 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
- 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 Miguel Sigüila
- Sibilia
- Zunil

## Quick answers

- Where is San Mateo?In Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of San Mateo?9,209 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Mateo?About 24 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Mateo?About 850 people per km²
- What borders San Mateo?Concepción Chiquirichapa, La Esperanza, Ostuncalco, Quetzaltenango and San Martín Sacatepéquez
- What is there to see in San Mateo?Seminario San Jose, Museo Casa Botrán, Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa, El Tinajon
- What time zone is San Mateo in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Mateo?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in San Mateo?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Mateo?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Mateo?Settlements lie between 2,484 m and 2,519 m
- What is the best time to visit San Mateo?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Mateo?Centro Medico Monte Sion, about 1.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Mateo?banco g yt, about 4.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Mateo?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 6.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Mateo?Uno Guatemala, about 1.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in San Mateo?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in San Mateo?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Mateo?GT0910 (OCHA common operational dataset)