# Pachalum Municipality, Quiché Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quiche/pachalum/ Municipality · Quiché Department # Pachalum Pachalum is a municipality of Guatemala in Quiché Department. It had an estimated **10,616 people** in 2024 on 42 km² (about 254 per km²). Its main town is Pachalum. 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 10,616people (2024) - 41.8km² - 3mapped services - 1,205 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Pachalum? Pachalum had an estimated **10,616 people** in 2024 — 0.9% of Quiché Department, 313th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,050 women for every 1,000 men (above the Quiché Department figure of 1,034). Spread over 42 km², that is about **254 people per km²**, 169th of 340 municipalities. 29.8% of people are children under 15 and 7.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 21 across Quiché Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 58 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,009** 5–9 ****1,088** 10–14 ****1,064** 15–19 ****1,022** 20–24 ****983** 25–29 ****855** 30–34 ****875** 35–39 ****776** 40–44 ****547** 45–49 ****473** 50–54 ****493** 55–59 ****370** 60–64 ****304** 65–69 ****273** 70+ ****484** 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 Pachalum? Pachalum 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/), [Granados](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/baja-verapaz/granados/), [Joyabaj](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quiche/joyabaj/) and [San Martín Jilotepeque](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/san-martin-jilotepeque/). By area it is the 283rd largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 0.6% of [Quiché Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quiche/). The centre of Pachalum is about 36 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 54 km from Santa Cruz del Quiché, the main town of Quiché Department. The centre point is at 14.9268° N, 90.6601° 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 Pachalum ### Nearby, outside Pachalum - Pyramid A1 · attraction, San Martín Jilotepeque5.9 km - Tunnel entrance · attraction, San Martín Jilotepeque6.0 km - Twin pyramids · attraction, San Martín Jilotepeque6.1 km - Mixco Viejo · attraction, San Martín Jilotepeque6.1 km - Ball court · attraction, San Martín Jilotepeque6.1 km - Group C · attraction, San Martín Jilotepeque6.2 km - Parque Regional Municipal Montaña Balanguac · nature reserve, Cubulco15 km - Parque Central · theme park, Granados15 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: Pachalum - 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 - La Aurora International Airport (GUA) · Guatemala City41 km - Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu120 km ### Nearest railway station Guatemala (Guatemala), about 37 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:32) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:20, 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 Pachalum Open gazetteers list **17 villages, towns and localities** in Pachalum. The largest with a recorded population: Pachalum (2,344). Settlements here lie between about 762 m and 1,488 m above sea level (median 1,205 m). - Agua Zarca - Cimarrón - El Tamarindo - Joya de Las Veguitas - Las Vegas - Llano Grande - Los Altos - Los Trapichitos - Moritas - Moritas Bajas - Naranjito - Pachalum - Piedras Blancas - San José El Jute - San Rafael Las Minas - San Ramón - Toro Seco 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 Pachalum Named natural and historic features inside Pachalum, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Grande - Quebrada Las Minas - Río El Anono - Río El Tumbadero - Río Saltán ### History 1 ancient site. - Cucul 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 Pachalum and the best time to visit In Pachalum, 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 Pachalum Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Distrital · Joyabaj 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.99001&mlon=-90.79694#map=17/14.99001/-90.79694) Bank BANRURAL · Granados 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91806&mlon=-90.52136#map=17/14.91806/-90.52136) ATM Cajero Automatico Bancared · Mixco 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.63020&mlon=-90.60448#map=17/14.63020/-90.60448) Petrol pump Shell · Joyabaj 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.94121&mlon=-90.68289#map=17/14.94121/-90.68289) Hotel Restaurante y Hotel Vista al Valle · Granados 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91613&mlon=-90.52429#map=17/14.91613/-90.52429) Mall Centro San Lucas · San Martín Jilotepeque 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.83819&mlon=-90.76575#map=17/14.83819/-90.76575) School Centro de Estudios Magisteriales · Granados 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91381&mlon=-90.52522#map=17/14.91381/-90.52522) College Digemoca-Mineduc · San Martín Jilotepeque 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.83861&mlon=-90.81025#map=17/14.83861/-90.81025) Police station Sub-Estación Policia Nacional Civil · San Raimundo 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.76647&mlon=-90.59619#map=17/14.76647/-90.59619) 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 Pachalum Places mapped inside Pachalum in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Restaurants3 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 - Canillá - Chajul - Chicamán - Chichicastenango - Chiché - Chinique - Cunén - Ixcán - Joyabaj - Nebaj - 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 Pachalum?In Quiché Department, Guatemala - What is the population of Pachalum?10,616 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Pachalum?About 26 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Pachalum?About 254 people per km² - What borders Pachalum?Cubulco, Granados, Joyabaj and San Martín Jilotepeque - What is there to see in Pachalum?Pyramid A1, Tunnel entrance, Twin pyramids, Mixco Viejo - What time zone is Pachalum in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Pachalum?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in Pachalum?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Pachalum?17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Pachalum?Settlements lie between 762 m and 1,488 m - What is the best time to visit Pachalum?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Pachalum?Hospital Distrital, about 16 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Pachalum?BANRURAL, about 15 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Pachalum?Cajero Automatico Bancared, about 34 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pachalum?Shell, about 2.9 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Pachalum?GT1421 (OCHA common operational dataset)