# Santa Lucía Milpas Altas Municipality, Sacatepéquez Department

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Municipality · Sacatepéquez Department 

# Santa Lucía Milpas Altas

Santa Lucía Milpas Altas is a municipality of Guatemala in Sacatepéquez Department. It had an estimated **18,253 people** in 2024 on 9 km² (about 1,986 per km²). Its main town is Santa Lucía Milpas Altas. 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 38 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 18,253people (2024)
- 9.2km²
- 38mapped services
- 1,973 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?

Santa Lucía Milpas Altas had an estimated **18,253 people** in 2024 — 4.4% of Sacatepéquez Department, 254th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,059 women for every 1,000 men (above the Sacatepéquez Department figure of 1,029). Spread over 9 km², that is about **1,986 people per km²**, 11th of 340 municipalities.

23.5% of people are children under 15 and 5.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 29 across Sacatepéquez Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 40 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,313**

5–9 ****1,438**

10–14 ****1,539**

15–19 ****1,637**

20–24 ****1,746**

25–29 ****1,818**

30–34 ****1,762**

35–39 ****1,569**

40–44 ****1,409**

45–49 ****1,163**

50–54 ****836**

55–59 ****638**

60–64 ****438**

65–69 ****392**

70+ ****555**

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 Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?

Santa Lucía Milpas Altas lies in [Sacatepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/sacatepequez/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Antigua Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/sacatepequez/antigua-guatemala/), [Magdalena Milpas Altas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/sacatepequez/magdalena-milpas-altas/), [San Bartolomé Milpas Altas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/sacatepequez/san-bartolome-milpas-altas/), [San Lucas Sacatepéquez](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/sacatepequez/san-lucas-sacatepequez/) and [Villa Nueva](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/guatemala/villa-nueva/). By area it is the 335th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 1.7% of [Sacatepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/sacatepequez/). The centre of Santa Lucía Milpas Altas is about 19 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 6.2 km from Antigua Guatemala, the main town of Sacatepéquez Department. The centre point is at 14.5683° N, 90.6770° 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 Santa Lucía Milpas Altas

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas: 1 attraction.

- House Beto · attraction

### Nearby, outside Santa Lucía Milpas Altas

- Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Cerro Nimachay · nature reserve, San Bartolomé Milpas Altas2.9 km
- La Montaña de Utiw · attraction, San Bartolomé Milpas Altas3.9 km
- Hobbitenango · viewpoint, Antigua Guatemala4.5 km
- Altamira 25q · viewpoint, Antigua Guatemala4.5 km
- Altamira · theme park, Antigua Guatemala4.6 km
- Jeffrey el Gigante · attraction, Antigua Guatemala4.6 km
- Avioncito de papel · attraction, Antigua Guatemala4.6 km
- La avioneta · attraction, Antigua Guatemala4.7 km
- corazón de agua · viewpoint, Magdalena Milpas Altas4.7 km
- Mirador · viewpoint, Antigua Guatemala4.7 km
- Comederos de colibríes (hummingbird feeders) · viewpoint, Antigua Guatemala4.9 km
- mirador · viewpoint, Jocotenango5.1 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: Santa Lucía 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 City16 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu110 km

### Nearest railway station

Antigua Estación de Tren (Amatitlán), about 12 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 Santa Lucía Milpas Altas

Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas. The largest with a recorded population: Santa Lucía Milpas Altas (12,234). Settlements here lie between about 1,959 m and 1,979 m above sea level (median 1,973 m).

- Granjas Primavera
- Joya de Las Ventillas
- San José Buena Vista
- Santa Isabel
- Santa Lucía Milpas Altas
- Santo Tomás 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).

## Weather in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas and the best time to visit

In Santa Lucía 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 Santa Lucía Milpas Altas

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Punto Medico Santa Lucia · Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57694&mlon=-90.67675#map=17/14.57694/-90.67675) 

Bank G&T Continental · San Lucas Sacatepéquez 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.60882&mlon=-90.65674#map=17/14.60882/-90.65674) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Antigua Guatemala 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.55854&mlon=-90.73436#map=17/14.55854/-90.73436) 

Petrol pump Shell · Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57834&mlon=-90.67120#map=17/14.57834/-90.67120) 

Hotel Le Suisse Spa · Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57028&mlon=-90.67081#map=17/14.57028/-90.67081) 

Mall Plaza Milpas Altas · Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57685&mlon=-90.67831#map=17/14.57685/-90.67831) 

School Liceo Santa Lucia · Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57700&mlon=-90.67549#map=17/14.57700/-90.67549) 

College Saber y Gracias College · Magdalena Milpas Altas 1.4 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 0.9 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 Santa Lucía Milpas Altas

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

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels9
- Shopping malls3
- Schools3
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants16
- Police stations1
- 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
- Magdalena Milpas Altas
- Pastores
- San Antonio Aguas Calientes
- San Bartolomé Milpas Altas
- San Lucas Sacatepéquez
- San Miguel Dueñas
- Santa Catarina Barahona
- Santa María de Jesús
- Santiago Sacatepéquez
- Santo Domingo Xenacoj
- Sumpango

## Quick answers

- Where is Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?In Sacatepéquez Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?18,253 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?About 29 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?About 1,986 people per km²
- What borders Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?Antigua Guatemala, Magdalena Milpas Altas, San Bartolomé Milpas Altas, San Lucas Sacatepéquez and Villa Nueva
- What is there to see in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?House Beto
- What time zone is Santa Lucía Milpas Altas in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?Settlements lie between 1,959 m and 1,979 m
- What is the best time to visit Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?Punto Medico Santa Lucia, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?G&T Continental, about 5.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 6.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?Shell, about 1.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Santa Lucía Milpas Altas?GT0309 (OCHA common operational dataset)