# Sibilia Municipality, Quetzaltenango Department – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/sibilia/ Municipality · Quetzaltenango Department # Sibilia Sibilia is a municipality of Guatemala in Quetzaltenango Department. It had an estimated **9,367 people** in 2024 on 41 km² (about 228 per km²). Its main town is Sibilia. 25 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 9,367people (2024) - 41.1km² - 2,805 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Sibilia? Sibilia had an estimated **9,367 people** in 2024 — 1.0% of Quetzaltenango Department, 318th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,141 women for every 1,000 men (above the Quetzaltenango Department figure of 1,128). Spread over 41 km², that is about **228 people per km²**, 190th of 340 municipalities. 30.3% of people are children under 15 and 8.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 25 across Quetzaltenango Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,052** 5–9 ****947** 10–14 ****840** 15–19 ****847** 20–24 ****901** 25–29 ****825** 30–34 ****697** 35–39 ****548** 40–44 ****420** 45–49 ****436** 50–54 ****441** 55–59 ****365** 60–64 ****301** 65–69 ****265** 70+ ****482** 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 Sibilia? Sibilia lies in [Quetzaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Cajolá](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/cajola/), [Huitán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/huitan/), [Palestina de Los Altos](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/palestina-de-los-altos/), [Río Blanco](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/rio-blanco/), [San Antonio Sacatepéquez](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/san-antonio-sacatepequez/) and [San Carlos Sija](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/san-carlos-sija/). By area it is the 284th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 1.9% of [Quetzaltenango Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/). The centre of Sibilia is about 127 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 21 km from Quetzaltenango, the main town of Quetzaltenango Department. The centre point is at 14.9910° N, 91.6393° 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 Sibilia ### Nearby, outside Sibilia - Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco · nature reserve, Ostuncalco9.5 km - Parque Regional Municipal Cerro Mano de León (Cerro Sija) · nature reserve, San Carlos Sija10 km - Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal El Grande y Astillero Municipal Quiaquichum · nature reserve, San Pedro Sacatepéquez11 km - Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal El Grande y Astillero Municipal Quiaquichum · nature reserve, San Antonio Sacatepéquez11 km - Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco · nature reserve, Ostuncalco13 km - Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco · nature reserve, Ostuncalco13 km - Zona 3 · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez13 km - Zona 5 · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez13 km - Molinos · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez14 km - Museo Casa Botrán · museum, La Esperanza14 km - Acceso zona 4 · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez14 km - Zona 4 · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez14 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: Sibilia - 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) · Retalhuleu53 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 Sibilia Open gazetteers list **25 villages, towns and localities** in Sibilia. The largest with a recorded population: Sibilia (1,180). Settlements here lie between about 2,622 m and 2,979 m above sea level (median 2,805 m). - Buena Vista - Chuicabal - Colonia Chiquita - El Barrial - El Paraíso - El País - El Progreso - El Rincón - La Laguna - La Selva - La Selva de Chicabal - La Unión - Las Brisas - Las Vegas - Loma de Enmedio - Los Caballitos - Los Ángeles - Nuevo Belén - Pacaché - Paxoj - Piedra Grande - Porroj - Rachimaché - Sibilia - 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 Sibilia Named natural and historic features inside Sibilia, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Quebrada La Cuesta - Quebrada Pasiguán - Quebrada Paturrayaque - Río Las Piedrecitas - Río Patzacán 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 Sibilia and the best time to visit In Sibilia, 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 Sibilia Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro Médico Huitán · Huitán 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.05164&mlon=-91.64034#map=17/15.05164/-91.64034) Bank Cope Mi Tesoro R.L · San Carlos Sija 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.02872&mlon=-91.58044#map=17/15.02872/-91.58044) ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Quetzaltenango 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84326&mlon=-91.52320#map=17/14.84326/-91.52320) Petrol pump Shell · Huitán 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.04952&mlon=-91.64690#map=17/15.04952/-91.64690) Hotel Hotel M&M · Palestina de Los Altos 8.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.93442&mlon=-91.69403#map=17/14.93442/-91.69403) Mall Comercial Dyphars · San Antonio Sacatepéquez 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96628&mlon=-91.70782#map=17/14.96628/-91.70782) School ESCUELA 25 DE JUNIO · Cajolá 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91989&mlon=-91.61168#map=17/14.91989/-91.61168) College Colegio Ced Xela · Ostuncalco 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91391&mlon=-91.66962#map=17/14.91391/-91.66962) Police station Sub estación · La Esperanza 15 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. ## 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 - San Miguel Sigüila - Zunil ## Quick answers - Where is Sibilia?In Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala - What is the population of Sibilia?9,367 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Sibilia?About 26 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Sibilia?About 228 people per km² - What borders Sibilia?Cajolá, Huitán, Palestina de Los Altos, Río Blanco, San Antonio Sacatepéquez and San Carlos Sija - What is there to see in Sibilia?Parque Regional Municipal San Juan Ostuncalco, Parque Regional Municipal Cerro Mano de León (Cerro Sija), Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal El Grande y Astillero Municipal Quiaquichum, Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal El Grande y Astillero Municipal Quiaquichum - What time zone is Sibilia in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Sibilia?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in Sibilia?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sibilia?25 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sibilia?Settlements lie between 2,622 m and 2,979 m - What is the best time to visit Sibilia?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Sibilia?Centro Médico Huitán, about 6.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Sibilia?Cope Mi Tesoro R.L, about 7.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Sibilia?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 21 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sibilia?Shell, about 6.6 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Sibilia?GT0905 (OCHA common operational dataset)