# Ayutla Municipality, San Marcos Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · San Marcos Department 

# Ayutla

Ayutla is a municipality of Guatemala in San Marcos Department. It had an estimated **49,118 people** in 2024 on 119 km² (about 414 per km²). Its main town is Ciudad Tecún Umán. 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 43 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 49,118people (2024)
- 119km²
- 43mapped services
- 58 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Ayutla?

Ayutla had an estimated **49,118 people** in 2024 — 4.0% of San Marcos Department, 114th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,021 women for every 1,000 men (below the San Marcos Department figure of 1,034). Spread over 119 km², that is about **414 people per km²**, 104th of 340 municipalities.

30.7% of people are children under 15 and 4.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 22 across San Marcos Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,176**

5–9 ****5,218**

10–14 ****4,709**

15–19 ****5,122**

20–24 ****5,517**

25–29 ****4,770**

30–34 ****4,277**

35–39 ****3,185**

40–44 ****2,595**

45–49 ****2,099**

50–54 ****1,667**

55–59 ****1,343**

60–64 ****1,058**

65–69 ****847**

70+ ****1,535**

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 Ayutla?

Ayutla lies in [San Marcos Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Catarina](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/catarina/), [Coatepeque](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/coatepeque/), [La Blanca](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/la-blanca/), [Malacatán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/malacatan/), [Ocós](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/ocos/) and [Pajapita](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/pajapita/). By area it is the 186th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 3.3% of [San Marcos Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/). The centre of Ayutla is about 175 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 47 km from San Marcos, the main town of San Marcos Department. The centre point is at 14.7061° N, 92.1351° 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 Ayutla

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Ayutla: 1 memorial.

- Tortuga · memorial

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: Ayutla

- 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

- Tapachula International Airport (TAP) · Tapachula27 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu51 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación Tecún Umán (Ayutla), about 3.5 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:38) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:25, 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 Ayutla

Open gazetteers list **36 villages, towns and localities** in Ayutla. The largest with a recorded population: Ciudad Tecún Umán (11,432). Settlements here lie between about 24 m and 126 m above sea level (median 58 m).

- Atlántida
- Ciudad Tecún Umán
- Comunidad Las Mercedes
- Cruz Blanca
- El Bordo
- El Hato Meléndrez
- El Jardín
- El Olvido
- El Triunfo
- El Trompillo
- Guapinol
- La Independencia
- La Trinitaria
- La Verde
- Labor Dos Marías
- Labor Rancho La Ceiba
- Las Cruces
- Las Delicias
- Las Margaritas
- Los Angeles
- Los Ángeles
- Primavera
- Rancho El Esfuerzo
- San Antonio Las Pilas
- San Bernardino
- San Felipe
- San José La Montañita
- San Julian
- Santa Clara
- Santa Marta
- Zanjón El Tiesto
- Zanjón San Lorenzo
- Zanjón San Lorenzo Ayutla
- Zona 1
- Zona 2
- Zona 3

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 Ayutla

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

### Water

14 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Cascajo
- Quebrada El Coco
- Quebrada El Zapote
- Quebrada La Burra
- Quebrada La Laguna
- Quebrada Manacal
- Quebrada Motas
- Quebrada Pichinche
- Río Cabuz
- Río Gramal
- Río Nicá
- Zanjón El Marimbeado
- Zanjón Motas
- Zanjón Tocá

### History

1 ancient site.

- Sitio Arqueológico Los Bordos

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 Ayutla and the best time to visit

In Ayutla, 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 Ayutla

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Sanatorio San Rafael · Ayutla 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.67960&mlon=-92.13887#map=17/14.67960/-92.13887) 

Bank Banco de Antigua · Ayutla 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.67930&mlon=-92.13994#map=17/14.67930/-92.13994) 

Petrol pump Maranatha Jireh Central · Ayutla 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.68949&mlon=-92.12939#map=17/14.68949/-92.12939) 

Hotel Andrés hotel · Ayutla 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.69813&mlon=-92.12343#map=17/14.69813/-92.12343) 

Mall CURACAO · Pajapita 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.72149&mlon=-92.03469#map=17/14.72149/-92.03469) 

School Escuela Santa Maria · Ayutla 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.67862&mlon=-92.14065#map=17/14.67862/-92.14065) 

College Universidad Rural de Guatemala · Pajapita 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.72385&mlon=-92.03511#map=17/14.72385/-92.03511) 

Police station Estacion PNC Ayutla SM · Ayutla 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.67799&mlon=-92.14190#map=17/14.67799/-92.14190) 

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 Ayutla

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks5
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels7
- Schools2
- Pharmacies6
- Restaurants15
- 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 San Marcos Department

- Catarina
- Comitancillo
- Concepción Tutuapa
- El Quetzal
- El Rodeo
- El Tumbador
- Esquipulas Palo Gordo
- Ixchiguán
- La Blanca
- La Reforma
- Malacatán
- Nuevo Progreso
- Ocós
- Pajapita
- Río Blanco
- San Antonio Sacatepéquez
- San Cristóbal Cucho
- San José Ojetenam
- San Lorenzo
- San Marcos
- San Miguel Ixtahuacán
- San Pablo
- San Pedro Sacatepéquez
- San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta
- Sibinal
- Sipacapa
- Tacaná
- Tajumulco
- Tejutla

## Quick answers

- Where is Ayutla?In San Marcos Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Ayutla?49,118 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ayutla?About 24 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ayutla?About 414 people per km²
- What borders Ayutla?Catarina, Coatepeque, La Blanca, Malacatán, Ocós and Pajapita
- What is there to see in Ayutla?Tortuga
- What time zone is Ayutla in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Ayutla?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Ayutla?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ayutla?36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ayutla?Settlements lie between 24 m and 126 m
- What is the best time to visit Ayutla?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ayutla?Sanatorio San Rafael, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ayutla?Banco de Antigua, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ayutla?Maranatha Jireh Central, about 1.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ayutla?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Ayutla?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ayutla?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ayutla?GT1217 (OCHA common operational dataset)