# San Martín Zapotitlán Municipality, Retalhuleu Department

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Municipality · Retalhuleu Department 

# San Martín Zapotitlán

San Martín Zapotitlán is a municipality of Guatemala in Retalhuleu Department. It had an estimated **13,614 people** in 2024 on 9 km² (about 1,450 per km²). Its main town is San Martín Zapotitlán. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 18 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,614people (2024)
- 9.4km²
- 18mapped services
- 560 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Martín Zapotitlán?

San Martín Zapotitlán had an estimated **13,614 people** in 2024 — 3.5% of Retalhuleu Department, 286th of 340 municipalities. There are 995 women for every 1,000 men (below the Retalhuleu Department figure of 1,010). Spread over 9 km², that is about **1,450 people per km²**, 17th of 340 municipalities.

30.3% of people are children under 15 and 4.6% 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 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,334**

5–9 ****1,392**

10–14 ****1,403**

15–19 ****1,330**

20–24 ****1,321**

25–29 ****1,299**

30–34 ****1,252**

35–39 ****1,058**

40–44 ****839**

45–49 ****606**

50–54 ****492**

55–59 ****359**

60–64 ****298**

65–69 ****218**

70+ ****413**

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 Martín Zapotitlán?

San Martín Zapotitlán lies in [Retalhuleu Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [San Andrés Villa Seca](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/san-andres-villa-seca/), [San Felipe](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/san-felipe/), [San Sebastián](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/san-sebastian/) and [Santa Cruz Muluá](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/santa-cruz-mulua/). By area it is the 334th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 0.5% of [Retalhuleu Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/). The centre of San Martín Zapotitlán is about 116 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 12 km from Retalhuleu, the main town of Retalhuleu Department. The centre point is at 14.6140° N, 91.5954° 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 Martín Zapotitlán

### Nearby, outside San Martín Zapotitlán

- Centro Recreativo Las cascadas · attraction, Santa Cruz Muluá1.2 km
- Xocomil · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá2.5 km
- Xetulul · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá2.9 km
- IRTRA XEJUYUP · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá3.0 km
- Xejuyup · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá3.5 km
- Dino Park · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá4.9 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca Patrocinio · nature reserve, El Palmar5.8 km
- Turicentro Villas Aracely · attraction, Santa Cruz Muluá7.9 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca la Bohemia · nature reserve, El Palmar8.4 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca la Bohemia · nature reserve, El Palmar9.0 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca la Bohemia · nature reserve, El Palmar9.3 km
- Busto José Javier Morán · memorial, Nuevo San Carlos11 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 Martín Zapotitlán

- 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) · Retalhuleu15 km
- Tapachula International Airport (TAP) · Tapachula86 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 Martín Zapotitlán

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in San Martín Zapotitlán. The largest with a recorded population: San Martín Zapotitlán (4,419). Settlements here lie between about 466 m and 730 m above sea level (median 560 m).

- Armenia Ortiz
- Candelaria Ortiz
- El Seminario
- Esquipulas
- Fraternidad
- Nuevo Palmar
- San Martín Zapotitlán

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).

## Weather in San Martín Zapotitlán and the best time to visit

In San Martín Zapotitlán, 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 San Martín Zapotitlán

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Hilario Galindo San Felipe Retalhuleu · San Martín Zapotitlán 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.61679&mlon=-91.58586#map=17/14.61679/-91.58586) 

Bank Inter Banco · San Felipe 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.62460&mlon=-91.59773#map=17/14.62460/-91.59773) 

ATM Tienda Blanqui · Mazatenango 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53132&mlon=-91.51910#map=17/14.53132/-91.51910) 

Petrol pump Shaday · San Martín Zapotitlán 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.61027&mlon=-91.60516#map=17/14.61027/-91.60516) 

Hotel La Perla · San Martín Zapotitlán 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.61912&mlon=-91.59699#map=17/14.61912/-91.59699) 

Mall Cityplaza Zapotitlán · San Martín Zapotitlán 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.61344&mlon=-91.60207#map=17/14.61344/-91.60207) 

School Escuela Oficial · San Martín Zapotitlán 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.60883&mlon=-91.60677#map=17/14.60883/-91.60677) 

College Cunreu-Usac/Turismo · San Martín Zapotitlán 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.61649&mlon=-91.58256#map=17/14.61649/-91.58256) 

Police station Sub-Estacion 33-12 · Cuyotenango 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53969&mlon=-91.57082#map=17/14.53969/-91.57082) 

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 Martín Zapotitlán

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

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels8
- Shopping malls2
- Schools1
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants4

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

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

## Quick answers

- Where is San Martín Zapotitlán?In Retalhuleu Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of San Martín Zapotitlán?13,614 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Martín Zapotitlán?About 25 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Martín Zapotitlán?About 1,450 people per km²
- What borders San Martín Zapotitlán?San Andrés Villa Seca, San Felipe, San Sebastián and Santa Cruz Muluá
- What is there to see in San Martín Zapotitlán?Centro Recreativo Las cascadas, Xocomil, Xetulul, IRTRA XEJUYUP
- What time zone is San Martín Zapotitlán in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Martín Zapotitlán?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in San Martín Zapotitlán?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Martín Zapotitlán?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Martín Zapotitlán?Settlements lie between 466 m and 730 m
- What is the best time to visit San Martín Zapotitlán?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Martín Zapotitlán?Hospital Hilario Galindo San Felipe Retalhuleu, about 1.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Martín Zapotitlán?Inter Banco, about 1.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Martín Zapotitlán?Tienda Blanqui, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Martín Zapotitlán?Shaday, about 1.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in San Martín Zapotitlán?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in San Martín Zapotitlán?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Martín Zapotitlán?GT1104 (OCHA common operational dataset)