# Esquipulas Palo Gordo Municipality, San Marcos Department

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Municipality · San Marcos Department 

# Esquipulas Palo Gordo

Esquipulas Palo Gordo is a municipality of Guatemala in San Marcos Department. It had an estimated **14,711 people** in 2024 on 51 km² (about 291 per km²). Its main town is Esquipulas Palo Gordo. 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 14,711people (2024)
- 50.5km²
- 5mapped services
- 2,484 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Esquipulas Palo Gordo?

Esquipulas Palo Gordo had an estimated **14,711 people** in 2024 — 1.2% of San Marcos Department, 276th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,033 women for every 1,000 men (close to the San Marcos Department figure of 1,034). Spread over 51 km², that is about **291 people per km²**, 151st of 340 municipalities.

33.7% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 22 across San Marcos Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 67 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,652**

5–9 ****1,675**

10–14 ****1,627**

15–19 ****1,550**

20–24 ****1,588**

25–29 ****1,301**

30–34 ****1,129**

35–39 ****874**

40–44 ****713**

45–49 ****549**

50–54 ****452**

55–59 ****370**

60–64 ****299**

65–69 ****257**

70+ ****675**

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 Esquipulas Palo Gordo?

Esquipulas Palo Gordo lies in [San Marcos Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [El Tumbador](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/el-tumbador/), [Nuevo Progreso](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/nuevo-progreso/), [San Marcos](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/san-marcos/) and [San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/san-rafael-pie-de-la-cuesta/). By area it is the 268th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 1.4% of [San Marcos Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/). The centre of Esquipulas Palo Gordo is about 146 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 6.7 km from San Marcos, the main town of San Marcos Department. The centre point is at 14.9248° N, 91.8417° 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 Esquipulas Palo Gordo

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Esquipulas Palo Gordo: 2 nature reserves.

- Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal Esquipulas Palo Gordo · nature reserve
- Parque Regional Municipal San Rafael Pié de la Cuesta · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Esquipulas Palo Gordo

- catarata la trinidad · waterfall, San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta4.4 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal de San Marcos · nature reserve, San Marcos5.8 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Australia · nature reserve, El Tumbador6.0 km
- Guty Alvarado · memorial, San Marcos6.5 km
- Marco Antonio Castillo Barrios · memorial, San Marcos6.5 km
- Arco del León · monument, San Marcos6.7 km
- Leon de San Marcos · memorial, San Marcos6.7 km
- leonsito · memorial, San Marcos6.7 km
- Kiosko de San Marcos · monument, San Marcos6.7 km
- San Marcos (Apostol) · memorial, San Marcos6.8 km
- Patrono San Marcos · memorial, San Marcos6.8 km
- Justo Rufino Barrios · memorial, San Pedro Sacatepéquez7.1 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: Esquipulas Palo Gordo

- 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

- Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) · Quezaltenango37 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu47 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:24, 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 Esquipulas Palo Gordo

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Esquipulas Palo Gordo. The largest with a recorded population: Esquipulas Palo Gordo (1,533). Settlements here lie between about 1,758 m and 2,655 m above sea level (median 2,484 m).

- Buena Vista
- El Arenal
- El Carrizal
- El Paraíso
- El Recreo
- Esquipulas Palo Gordo
- Ixquihuilá
- La Esmeralda
- La Fraternidad
- La Rinconada
- Ojo de Agua
- Palatzá
- Pojopom
- Primavera
- Rosita
- Talzá
- Tánil
- Villa Hermosa

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 Esquipulas Palo Gordo and the best time to visit

In Esquipulas Palo Gordo, the warmest month is Apr (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 2,012 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (380 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 17 5 

Feb 18 6 

Mar 19 24 

Apr 20 71 

May 20 248 

Jun 19 332 

Jul 19 246 

Aug 19 308 

Sep 19 380 

Oct 19 312 

Nov 18 68 

Dec 17 10 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Esquipulas Palo Gordo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Nacional San Marcos · San Marcos 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.95411&mlon=-91.80706#map=17/14.95411/-91.80706) 

Bank Banco Industrial · San Marcos 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96501&mlon=-91.79431#map=17/14.96501/-91.79431) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Quetzaltenango 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84326&mlon=-91.52320#map=17/14.84326/-91.52320) 

Petrol pump Shell · Esquipulas Palo Gordo 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.94439&mlon=-91.83434#map=17/14.94439/-91.83434) 

Hotel Auto Hotel Villa Real · Esquipulas Palo Gordo 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.94357&mlon=-91.83461#map=17/14.94357/-91.83461) 

Mall Plaza Zona 21 · San Marcos 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96225&mlon=-91.79323#map=17/14.96225/-91.79323) 

School Instituto San Carlos · San Marcos 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.95861&mlon=-91.79924#map=17/14.95861/-91.79924) 

College Universidad Rural, Sede San Marcos · Esquipulas Palo Gordo 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.95082&mlon=-91.82676#map=17/14.95082/-91.82676) 

Police station PNC San Pedro sacatepequez · San Pedro Sacatepéquez 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97429&mlon=-91.78321#map=17/14.97429/-91.78321) 

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 Esquipulas Palo Gordo

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants2

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

- Ayutla
- Catarina
- Comitancillo
- Concepción Tutuapa
- El Quetzal
- El Rodeo
- El Tumbador
- 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 Esquipulas Palo Gordo?In San Marcos Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Esquipulas Palo Gordo?14,711 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Esquipulas Palo Gordo?About 23 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Esquipulas Palo Gordo?About 291 people per km²
- What borders Esquipulas Palo Gordo?El Tumbador, Nuevo Progreso, San Marcos and San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta
- What is there to see in Esquipulas Palo Gordo?Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal Esquipulas Palo Gordo, Parque Regional Municipal San Rafael Pié de la Cuesta
- What time zone is Esquipulas Palo Gordo in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Esquipulas Palo Gordo?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Esquipulas Palo Gordo?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Esquipulas Palo Gordo?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Esquipulas Palo Gordo?Settlements lie between 1,758 m and 2,655 m
- What is the best time to visit Esquipulas Palo Gordo?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Esquipulas Palo Gordo?Hospital Nacional San Marcos, about 4.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Esquipulas Palo Gordo?Banco Industrial, about 6.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Esquipulas Palo Gordo?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 35 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Esquipulas Palo Gordo?Shell, about 2.3 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Esquipulas Palo Gordo?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Esquipulas Palo Gordo?GT1227 (OCHA common operational dataset)