# Champerico Municipality, Retalhuleu Department – Villages

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Municipality · Retalhuleu Department 

# Champerico

Champerico is a municipality of Guatemala in Retalhuleu Department. It had an estimated **40,196 people** in 2024 on 328 km² (about 123 per km²). Its main town is Champerico. 43 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 24 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 40,196people (2024)
- 328km²
- 24mapped services
- 20 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Champerico?

Champerico had an estimated **40,196 people** in 2024 — 10.3% of Retalhuleu Department, 145th of 340 municipalities. There are 993 women for every 1,000 men (below the Retalhuleu Department figure of 1,010). Spread over 328 km², that is about **123 people per km²**, 267th of 340 municipalities.

31.6% of people are children under 15 and 5.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 25 across Retalhuleu Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,291**

5–9 ****4,408**

10–14 ****3,990**

15–19 ****3,796**

20–24 ****3,806**

25–29 ****3,698**

30–34 ****3,269**

35–39 ****2,736**

40–44 ****2,263**

45–49 ****1,937**

50–54 ****1,527**

55–59 ****1,265**

60–64 ****1,030**

65–69 ****800**

70+ ****1,380**

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 Champerico?

Champerico lies in [Retalhuleu Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 1 other municipality: [Retalhuleu](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/retalhuleu/). By area it is the 74th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 16.9% of [Retalhuleu Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/). The centre of Champerico is about 151 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 31 km from Retalhuleu, the main town of Retalhuleu Department. The centre point is at 14.3339° N, 91.8776° 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 Champerico

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Champerico: 2 attractions; 1 museum; 1 nature reserve.

- Municipalidad · museum
- Reserva Ecológica del Mangle · nature reserve
- Manchón Guamuchal · attraction
- The Manchon Guamuchal · attraction

### Nearby, outside Champerico

- Las animas · waterfall, Génova19 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: Champerico

- 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

- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu29 km
- Tapachula International Airport (TAP) · Tapachula74 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:38) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:41).

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 Champerico

Open gazetteers list **43 villages, towns and localities** in Champerico. The largest with a recorded population: Champerico (9,941). Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 68 m above sea level (median 20 m).

- Acapán
- Agrícola
- Barrio Bilbao
- Barrio El Guayacán
- Barrio El Palmo
- Barrio Pueblo Nuevo
- Barrio San Miguel
- Barrio Viña del Mar
- Champerico
- Cola de Pollo
- Colonia 20 de Octubre
- Colonia Veinte de Octubre
- Comunidad Agraria Nueva Cajolá
- Comunidad Agraria Nueva Monte Cristo
- Comunidad Agraria San Vicente
- Comunidad Astlán
- Comunidad Nueva Gomera
- Comunidad Victoria Tres
- El Codo
- El Español
- El Palmo
- El Pijuy
- El Refugio
- El Rosario
- El Triunfo
- Granada
- Ixtán
- Jovel
- La Piñuela
- La Sureña
- La Verde
- Las Maduras
- Los Ángeles
- Manacales
- Manchón
- Nueva Cajola
- Rosario
- San Miguel Las Pilas
- Santa Cruz Cajolá
- Santiago
- Toncontín
- Viloma
- Voltario

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 Champerico

Named natural and historic features inside Champerico, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

18 rivers and streams.

- Río Bolas
- Río Comepán
- Río Poxolá
- Zanjón Acapoloncillo
- Zanjón Acapolón
- Zanjón Cola de Pollo
- Zanjón El Escapulario
- Zanjón El Español
- Zanjón El Espinazo del Diablo
- Zanjón El Tigre
- Zanjón El Tigre
- Zanjón El Voltario
- Zanjón El Zarco
- Zanjón Granada
- Zanjón Jabalín
- Zanjón Jovel
- Zanjón Manacales
- Zanjón San Lucas

### Coast and islands

25 lagoons.

- Estero Acapoloncillo
- Estero Acapolón
- Estero Bella Vista (historical)
- Estero Champericón
- Estero Chapán (historical)
- Estero El Chico
- Estero El Polvón
- Estero Ixtán
- Estero Jovel
- Estero Los Cursos
- Estero San Antonio
- Laguna del Acapoloncillo
- Laguneta Espinola
- Laguneta Grande
- Laguneta La Escondida
- Laguneta La Zarca
- Laguneta Las Maduras
- Laguneta Majagual
- Laguneta Peñas
- Laguneta Peñas
- Laguneta Raizales
- Laguneta Verde
- Laguneta del Negro
- Pampa El Carrizal

…and 1 more.

### Estates

1 estate.

- Ranchería El Tigre

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 Champerico and the best time to visit

In Champerico, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 2,100 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (377 mm) and the driest Feb (6 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 24 7 

Feb 25 6 

Mar 26 23 

Apr 27 75 

May 27 276 

Jun 26 342 

Jul 26 264 

Aug 26 319 

Sep 25 377 

Oct 25 329 

Nov 25 73 

Dec 25 10 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Champerico

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Salud · San Andrés Villa Seca 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.23360&mlon=-91.67460#map=17/14.23360/-91.67460) 

Bank Banrural · Retalhuleu 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53129&mlon=-91.68364#map=17/14.53129/-91.68364) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera Texaco · Champerico 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.30617&mlon=-91.90239#map=17/14.30617/-91.90239) 

Hotel Hotel Y Piscina La Esperanza Champerico Reu · Champerico 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.33661&mlon=-91.88876#map=17/14.33661/-91.88876) 

Mall Centro Comercial la Trinidad · Retalhuleu 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53156&mlon=-91.68228#map=17/14.53156/-91.68228) 

School Escuela oficial mixta 20 de octubre · Champerico 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.33043&mlon=-91.88814#map=17/14.33043/-91.88814) 

College Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala · Retalhuleu 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53379&mlon=-91.68359#map=17/14.53379/-91.68359) 

Police station Comisaria 34 Policia Nacional Civil · Champerico 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.30114&mlon=-91.90772#map=17/14.30114/-91.90772) 

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 Champerico

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

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels8
- Schools6
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants6
- Police stations1

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 Retalhuleu Department

- El Asintal
- Nuevo San Carlos
- Retalhuleu
- San Andrés Villa Seca
- San Felipe
- San Martín Zapotitlán
- San Sebastián
- Santa Cruz Muluá

## Quick answers

- Where is Champerico?In Retalhuleu Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Champerico?40,196 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Champerico?About 25 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Champerico?About 123 people per km²
- What borders Champerico?Retalhuleu
- What is there to see in Champerico?Manchón Guamuchal, Municipalidad, Reserva Ecológica del Mangle, The Manchon Guamuchal
- What time zone is Champerico in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Champerico?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Champerico?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Champerico?43 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Champerico?Settlements lie between 1 m and 68 m
- What is the best time to visit Champerico?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Champerico?Centro de Salud, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Champerico?Banrural, about 30 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Champerico?Gasolinera Texaco, about 4.1 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Champerico?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Champerico?GT1107 (OCHA common operational dataset)