# Canillá Municipality, Quiché Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quiche/canilla/ Municipality · Quiché Department # Canillá Canillá is a municipality of Guatemala in Quiché Department. It had an estimated **13,206 people** in 2024 on 102 km² (about 129 per km²). Its main town is Canillá. 31 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 13,206people (2024) - 102km² - 4mapped services - 1,199 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Canillá? Canillá had an estimated **13,206 people** in 2024 — 1.2% of Quiché Department, 293rd of 340 municipalities. There are 1,045 women for every 1,000 men (above the Quiché Department figure of 1,034). Spread over 102 km², that is about **129 people per km²**, 259th of 340 municipalities. 33.5% of people are children under 15 and 6.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 21 across Quiché Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 68 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,543** 5–9 ****1,505** 10–14 ****1,375** 15–19 ****1,261** 20–24 ****1,264** 25–29 ****1,083** 30–34 ****985** 35–39 ****812** 40–44 ****656** 45–49 ****553** 50–54 ****496** 55–59 ****437** 60–64 ****336** 65–69 ****265** 70+ ****635** 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 Canillá? Canillá lies in [Quiché Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quiche/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Cubulco](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/baja-verapaz/cubulco/), [San Andrés Sajcabajá](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quiche/san-andres-sajcabaja/), [Uspantán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quiche/uspantan/) and [Zacualpa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quiche/zacualpa/). By area it is the 208th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 1.4% of [Quiché Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quiche/). The centre of Canillá is about 73 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 36 km from Santa Cruz del Quiché, the main town of Quiché Department. The centre point is at 15.2021° N, 90.8619° 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 Canillá OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Canillá: 1 ruins. - Ruinas Mayas · ruins ### Nearby, outside Canillá - Parque Regional Municipal La Vega del Zope · nature reserve, Chinique18 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: Canillá - 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 - Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) · Huehuetenango70 km - La Aurora International Airport (GUA) · Guatemala City78 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:32) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:21, sunset around 17:35). 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 Canillá Open gazetteers list **31 villages, towns and localities** in Canillá. The largest with a recorded population: Canillá (1,698). Settlements here lie between about 1,066 m and 1,611 m above sea level (median 1,199 m). - Cacuj - Canillá - Canillá Chiquito - Chiboy - Chiguanchoc - Chijoj - Chimistán - Chimul - Chinillá - Chixpach - Chustum - El Aguacate - El Limón - El Terrero - Las Canoas - Lilillá - Lilillá I - Llano Grande - Papur - Parraquiná - Pasabaquiej - Picaché - Puerta del Diablo - Sabaquiej - Tonlajic - Tuxtunep - Tzanpoclaj - Valle de Canillá - Vega del Muerto - Xeluyub - Xeptzac 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 Canillá Named natural and historic features inside Canillá, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 9 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Chimul - Quebrada La Calera - Riachuelo Chimistán - Riachuelo El Rincón - Río Cacuj - Río Las Casas - Río Pasahaquiej - Río Sacquim - Río Tucunel ### Hills and mountains 4 mountains; 1 hill. - Cerro El Aguacate · 1,982 m - Montaña Chichán · 1,870 m - Cerro Sajmajil · 1,581 m - Montaña Chimul · 1,547 m - Montaña Sajquim · 1,215 m ### History 5 ancient sites. - Plan de La Laguna - Sitio Arqueológico Llano Grande - Sitio Arqueológico Los Tapezcos - Sitio Arqueológico Pantzac - Xepatzac 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 Canillá and the best time to visit In Canillá, the warmest month is Apr (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jan (16 °C). About 1,357 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (256 mm) and the driest Feb (11 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 16 13 Feb 18 11 Mar 19 18 Apr 21 43 May 21 154 Jun 20 225 Jul 19 165 Aug 19 218 Sep 19 256 Oct 18 190 Nov 17 48 Dec 16 16 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Canillá Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Sanatorio Elohim · Canillá 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.16816&mlon=-90.85005#map=17/15.16816/-90.85005) Bank Cooperativa Ciacus · San Andrés Sajcabajá 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.17361&mlon=-90.94403#map=17/15.17361/-90.94403) Petrol pump Shell · Canillá 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.16529&mlon=-90.86301#map=17/15.16529/-90.86301) Hotel Hotel Casa Blanca · Uspantán 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.34578&mlon=-90.87413#map=17/15.34578/-90.87413) Mall Despensa Familiar Joyabaj · Joyabaj 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.99464&mlon=-90.80801#map=17/14.99464/-90.80801) School INEB Beleju · Chicamán 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.40000&mlon=-90.76669#map=17/15.40000/-90.76669) College INMDIC · Canillá 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.16745&mlon=-90.84892#map=17/15.16745/-90.84892) Police station Policía Nacional Civil · Santa Cruz del Quiché 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.03070&mlon=-91.14806#map=17/15.03070/-91.14806) 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 Canillá Places mapped inside Canillá in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps1 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies1 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 Quiché Department - Chajul - Chicamán - Chichicastenango - Chiché - Chinique - Cunén - Ixcán - Joyabaj - Nebaj - Pachalum - Patzité - Sacapulas - San Andrés Sajcabajá - San Antonio Ilotenango - San Bartolomé Jocotenango - San Juan Cotzal - San Pedro Jocopilas - Santa Cruz del Quiché - Uspantán - Zacualpa ## Quick answers - Where is Canillá?In Quiché Department, Guatemala - What is the population of Canillá?13,206 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Canillá?About 24 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Canillá?About 129 people per km² - What borders Canillá?Cubulco, San Andrés Sajcabajá, Uspantán and Zacualpa - What is there to see in Canillá?Ruinas Mayas - What time zone is Canillá in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Canillá?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in Canillá?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Canillá?31 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Canillá?Settlements lie between 1,066 m and 1,611 m - What is the highest point in Canillá?Cerro El Aguacate (1,982 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Canillá?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Canillá?Sanatorio Elohim, about 4.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Canillá?Cooperativa Ciacus, about 9.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Canillá?Shell, about 4.1 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Canillá?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Canillá?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Canillá?GT1418 (OCHA common operational dataset)