# San Miguel Sigüila Municipality, Quetzaltenango Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/san-miguel-siguila/ Municipality · Quetzaltenango Department # San Miguel Sigüila San Miguel Sigüila is a municipality of Guatemala in Quetzaltenango Department. It had an estimated **10,119 people** in 2024 on 17 km² (about 591 per km²). Its main town is San Miguel Sigüilá. 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 10,119people (2024) - 17.1km² - 2mapped services - 2,476 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Miguel Sigüila? San Miguel Sigüila had an estimated **10,119 people** in 2024 — 1.1% of Quetzaltenango Department, 314th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,221 women for every 1,000 men (above the Quetzaltenango Department figure of 1,128). Spread over 17 km², that is about **591 people per km²**, 67th of 340 municipalities. 40.2% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 25 across Quetzaltenango Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 81 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,370** 5–9 ****1,395** 10–14 ****1,300** 15–19 ****1,122** 20–24 ****982** 25–29 ****726** 30–34 ****671** 35–39 ****558** 40–44 ****476** 45–49 ****379** 50–54 ****293** 55–59 ****218** 60–64 ****177** 65–69 ****150** 70+ ****302** 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 Miguel Sigüila? San Miguel Sigüila 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/), [La Esperanza](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/la-esperanza/), [Olintepeque](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/olintepeque/), [Ostuncalco](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/ostuncalco/) and [San Francisco La Unión](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/san-francisco-la-union/). By area it is the 315th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 0.8% of [Quetzaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/). The centre of San Miguel Sigüila is about 121 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 11 km from Quetzaltenango, the main town of Quetzaltenango Department. The centre point is at 14.9015° N, 91.6046° 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 Miguel Sigüila ### Nearby, outside San Miguel Sigüila - Museo Casa Botrán · museum, La Esperanza3.6 km - Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa · nature reserve, Concepción Chiquirichapa5.7 km - Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco · nature reserve, Ostuncalco5.7 km - Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco · nature reserve, Ostuncalco6.2 km - Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco · nature reserve, Ostuncalco6.9 km - Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa · nature reserve, Concepción Chiquirichapa7.0 km - Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa · nature reserve, Concepción Chiquirichapa7.5 km - Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa · nature reserve, Concepción Chiquirichapa7.5 km - Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa · nature reserve, San Martín Sacatepéquez8.0 km - Seminario San Jose · nature reserve, Quetzaltenango8.3 km - Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco · nature reserve, Ostuncalco9.7 km - El Tinajon · monument, Quetzaltenango9.8 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 Miguel Sigüila - 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) · Quezaltenango12 km - Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu43 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 Miguel Sigüila Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in San Miguel Sigüila. The largest with a recorded population: San Miguel Sigüilá (7,551). Settlements here lie between about 2,451 m and 2,512 m above sea level (median 2,476 m). - El Llano - La Ciénaga - La Emboscada - La Loma - Los Díaz - San Miguel Sigüilá 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 San Miguel Sigüila Named natural and historic features inside San Miguel Sigüila, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 rivers and streams. - Río El Torito - Río La Unión - Río Los Encuentros - Río Tumalá 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 San Miguel Sigüila and the best time to visit In San Miguel Sigüila, 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 Miguel Sigüila Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital PUESTO DE SALUD DE CAJOLA · Cajolá 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.92385&mlon=-91.61324#map=17/14.92385/-91.61324) Bank banco g yt · Concepción Chiquirichapa 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85581&mlon=-91.62403#map=17/14.85581/-91.62403) ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Quetzaltenango 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84326&mlon=-91.52320#map=17/14.84326/-91.52320) Petrol pump GASOLINERA SANTA CRUZ · Cajolá 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91980&mlon=-91.61254#map=17/14.91980/-91.61254) Hotel Hotel 4 Estrellas · San Miguel Sigüila 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91238&mlon=-91.62282#map=17/14.91238/-91.62282) Mall CENTRO COMERCIAL SANTIAGO · Cajolá 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.92163&mlon=-91.61438#map=17/14.92163/-91.61438) School ESCUELA 25 DE JUNIO · Cajolá 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91989&mlon=-91.61168#map=17/14.91989/-91.61168) College Universidad Rural de Guatemala Campus Quetzaltenango · San Mateo 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.86351&mlon=-91.58394#map=17/14.86351/-91.58394) Police station Sub estación · La Esperanza 5.4 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 Miguel Sigüila Places mapped inside San Miguel Sigüila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hotels1 - Restaurants1 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 Mateo - Sibilia - Zunil ## Quick answers - Where is San Miguel Sigüila?In Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala - What is the population of San Miguel Sigüila?10,119 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in San Miguel Sigüila?About 19 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of San Miguel Sigüila?About 591 people per km² - What borders San Miguel Sigüila?Cajolá, La Esperanza, Olintepeque, Ostuncalco and San Francisco La Unión - What is there to see in San Miguel Sigüila?Museo Casa Botrán, Parque Regional Municipal Concepcion Chiquirichapa, Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco, Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco - What time zone is San Miguel Sigüila in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Miguel Sigüila?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in San Miguel Sigüila?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Miguel Sigüila?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Miguel Sigüila?Settlements lie between 2,451 m and 2,512 m - What is the best time to visit San Miguel Sigüila?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Miguel Sigüila?PUESTO DE SALUD DE CAJOLA, about 2.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Miguel Sigüila?banco g yt, about 5.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Miguel Sigüila?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Miguel Sigüila?GASOLINERA SANTA CRUZ, about 2.2 km from the centre - What is the P-code of San Miguel Sigüila?GT0908 (OCHA common operational dataset)