# Magdalena Milpas Altas Municipality, Sacatepéquez Department

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Municipality · Sacatepéquez Department 

# Magdalena Milpas Altas

Magdalena Milpas Altas is a municipality of Guatemala in Sacatepéquez Department. It had an estimated **13,016 people** in 2024 on 15 km² (about 894 per km²). Its main town is Magdalena Milpas Altas. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,016people (2024)
- 14.6km²
- 4mapped services
- 2,021 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Magdalena Milpas Altas?

Magdalena Milpas Altas had an estimated **13,016 people** in 2024 — 3.1% of Sacatepéquez Department, 295th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,001 women for every 1,000 men (below the Sacatepéquez Department figure of 1,029). Spread over 15 km², that is about **894 people per km²**, 44th of 340 municipalities.

24.9% of people are children under 15 and 5.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 29 across Sacatepéquez Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people.

0–4 ****960**

5–9 ****1,107**

10–14 ****1,169**

15–19 ****1,228**

20–24 ****1,291**

25–29 ****1,320**

30–34 ****1,269**

35–39 ****1,076**

40–44 ****888**

45–49 ****744**

50–54 ****580**

55–59 ****412**

60–64 ****327**

65–69 ****252**

70+ ****393**

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 Magdalena Milpas Altas?

Magdalena Milpas Altas lies in [Sacatepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/sacatepequez/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Amatitlán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/guatemala/amatitlan/), [Antigua Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/sacatepequez/antigua-guatemala/), [Santa Lucía Milpas Altas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/sacatepequez/santa-lucia-milpas-altas/), [Santa María de Jesús](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/sacatepequez/santa-maria-de-jesus/) and [Villa Nueva](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/guatemala/villa-nueva/). By area it is the 323rd largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 2.7% of [Sacatepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/sacatepequez/). The centre of Magdalena Milpas Altas is about 21 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 6.4 km from Antigua Guatemala, the main town of Sacatepéquez Department. The centre point is at 14.5414° N, 90.6755° 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 Magdalena Milpas Altas

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Magdalena Milpas Altas: 1 viewpoint.

- corazón de agua · viewpoint

### Nearby, outside Magdalena Milpas Altas

- Mirador · viewpoint, Antigua Guatemala3.9 km
- House Beto · attraction, Santa Lucía Milpas Altas3.9 km
- Comederos de colibríes (hummingbird feeders) · viewpoint, Antigua Guatemala4.2 km
- Finca El Pilar · attraction, Antigua Guatemala4.5 km
- El cerro · attraction, Antigua Guatemala5.2 km
- Efrain Recinos · museum, Antigua Guatemala5.2 km
- Santo Domingo del Cerro · museum, Antigua Guatemala5.2 km
- Aldea Santa Ana · memorial, Antigua Guatemala5.4 km
- La Nueva Fábrica · museum, Antigua Guatemala5.5 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Chuya · nature reserve, Santa María de Jesús5.6 km
- Escultura en Memoria del Santo Hermano Pedro · monument, Antigua Guatemala5.8 km
- Lugar donde murió el Hermano Pedro · memorial, Antigua Guatemala5.8 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: Magdalena Milpas Altas

- 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 City17 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu110 km

### Nearest railway station

Antigua Estación de Tren (Amatitlán), about 9.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:33) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:19, 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 Magdalena Milpas Altas

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Magdalena Milpas Altas. The largest with a recorded population: Magdalena Milpas Altas (11,856). Settlements here lie between about 1,985 m and 2,119 m above sea level (median 2,021 m).

- Buena Vista
- El Nazareno
- Los Membrillales
- Magdalena Milpas Altas
- Mirasol
- Once de Agosto Nuevo Amanecer
- San Miguel Milpas Altas

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 Magdalena Milpas Altas

Named natural and historic features inside Magdalena Milpas Altas, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Río San Joaquín

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.

- Cerro Monterrico · 2,430 m
- Cerro Las Minas · 2,419 m

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 Magdalena Milpas Altas and the best time to visit

In Magdalena Milpas Altas, the warmest month is Apr (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,333 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (243 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 19 5 

Feb 21 7 

Mar 22 12 

Apr 23 41 

May 23 163 

Jun 22 225 

Jul 21 172 

Aug 21 223 

Sep 21 243 

Oct 20 191 

Nov 19 43 

Dec 19 8 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Magdalena Milpas Altas

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Punto Medico Santa Lucia · Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57694&mlon=-90.67675#map=17/14.57694/-90.67675) 

Bank BAM · Antigua Guatemala 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53700&mlon=-90.72920#map=17/14.53700/-90.72920) 

ATM Cajero Automático BI · Antigua Guatemala 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.55600&mlon=-90.73430#map=17/14.55600/-90.73430) 

Petrol pump Shell · Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57834&mlon=-90.67120#map=17/14.57834/-90.67120) 

Hotel Entre Robles · Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.56724&mlon=-90.67014#map=17/14.56724/-90.67014) 

Mall Plaza Milpas Altas · Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57685&mlon=-90.67831#map=17/14.57685/-90.67831) 

School Angelico · Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.55962&mlon=-90.67136#map=17/14.55962/-90.67136) 

College Saber y Gracias College · Magdalena Milpas Altas 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.55853&mlon=-90.66818#map=17/14.55853/-90.66818) 

Police station Policia Municipal de Transito · Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57595&mlon=-90.67801#map=17/14.57595/-90.67801) 

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 Magdalena Milpas Altas

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

- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants2
- Dental clinics1

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 Sacatepéquez Department

- Alotenango
- Antigua Guatemala
- Ciudad Vieja
- Jocotenango
- Pastores
- San Antonio Aguas Calientes
- San Bartolomé Milpas Altas
- San Lucas Sacatepéquez
- San Miguel Dueñas
- Santa Catarina Barahona
- Santa Lucía Milpas Altas
- Santa María de Jesús
- Santiago Sacatepéquez
- Santo Domingo Xenacoj
- Sumpango

## Quick answers

- Where is Magdalena Milpas Altas?In Sacatepéquez Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Magdalena Milpas Altas?13,016 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Magdalena Milpas Altas?About 28 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Magdalena Milpas Altas?About 894 people per km²
- What borders Magdalena Milpas Altas?Amatitlán, Antigua Guatemala, Santa Lucía Milpas Altas, Santa María de Jesús and Villa Nueva
- What is there to see in Magdalena Milpas Altas?corazón de agua
- What time zone is Magdalena Milpas Altas in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Magdalena Milpas Altas?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Magdalena Milpas Altas?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Magdalena Milpas Altas?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Magdalena Milpas Altas?Settlements lie between 1,985 m and 2,119 m
- What is the highest point in Magdalena Milpas Altas?Cerro Monterrico (2,430 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Magdalena Milpas Altas?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Magdalena Milpas Altas?Punto Medico Santa Lucia, about 3.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Magdalena Milpas Altas?BAM, about 5.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Magdalena Milpas Altas?Cajero Automático BI, about 6.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Magdalena Milpas Altas?Shell, about 4.1 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Magdalena Milpas Altas?GT0310 (OCHA common operational dataset)