# La Reforma Municipality, San Marcos Department – Villages

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Municipality · San Marcos Department 

# La Reforma

La Reforma is a municipality of Guatemala in San Marcos Department. It had an estimated **24,718 people** in 2024 on 74 km² (about 333 per km²). Its main town is La Reforma. 19 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 24,718people (2024)
- 74.2km²
- 713 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in La Reforma?

La Reforma had an estimated **24,718 people** in 2024 — 2.0% of San Marcos Department, 217th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,029 women for every 1,000 men (close to the San Marcos Department figure of 1,034). Spread over 74 km², that is about **333 people per km²**, 132nd of 340 municipalities.

34.4% of people are children under 15 and 7.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 22 across San Marcos Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 73 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,637**

5–9 ****2,853**

10–14 ****3,014**

15–19 ****2,846**

20–24 ****2,479**

25–29 ****1,843**

30–34 ****1,641**

35–39 ****1,377**

40–44 ****1,084**

45–49 ****891**

50–54 ****767**

55–59 ****718**

60–64 ****637**

65–69 ****542**

70+ ****1,389**

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 La Reforma?

La Reforma lies in [San Marcos Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [El Quetzal](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/el-quetzal/), [Nuevo Progreso](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/nuevo-progreso/), [San Cristóbal Cucho](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/san-cristobal-cucho/) and [San Marcos](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/san-marcos/). By area it is the 240th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 2.1% of [San Marcos Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/). The centre of La Reforma is about 142 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 16 km from San Marcos, the main town of San Marcos Department. The centre point is at 14.8201° N, 91.8232° 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 La Reforma

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in La Reforma: 2 nature reserves.

- Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal San Cristóbal Cucho · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada La Igualdad · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside La Reforma

- Reserva Natural Privada Manila · nature reserve, Nuevo Progreso2.9 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Ona · nature reserve, El Quetzal6.8 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Medio Día · nature reserve, El Tumbador8.4 km
- Reserva Natural Privada La Florida · nature reserve, Colomba9.9 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Lacandón · nature reserve, Colomba10 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Australia · nature reserve, El Tumbador10 km
- Reserva Natural Privada La Florida · nature reserve, Colomba11 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal Esquipulas Palo Gordo · nature reserve, Esquipulas Palo Gordo11 km
- Reserva Natural Privada La Rosita · nature reserve, San Martín Sacatepéquez12 km
- catarata la trinidad · waterfall, San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta13 km
- Las Conchitas · nature reserve, Coatepeque14 km
- Casa de Bellas Arte, Coatepeque · gallery, Coatepeque14 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: La Reforma

- 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) · Quezaltenango35 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu36 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación Tecún Umán (Ayutla), about 37 km from the centre.

### 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 17:40).

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 La Reforma

Open gazetteers list **19 villages, towns and localities** in La Reforma. The largest with a recorded population: La Reforma (4,905). Settlements here lie between about 373 m and 2,948 m above sea level (median 713 m).

- Bocol
- Comunidad Candelaria
- Comunidad Carolina
- El Baluarte
- El Recuerdo
- La Ceiba
- La Esperanza
- La Perla
- La Piñuela
- La Reforma
- Palencia
- Parcelamiento Agrario Natividad de María
- Puntarenas
- Recuerdo Asturias
- San Isidro
- San José Ixtal
- Santa Clara
- Sector Los Cipriano
- 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).

## Landscape and landmarks of La Reforma

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Río Colorado
- Río El Porvenir
- Río Mamusa

### Estates

2 estates.

- Candelaria
- Canelillo

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 La Reforma and the best time to visit

In La Reforma, 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 La Reforma

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro Médico GestaVid · San Cristóbal Cucho 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.90580&mlon=-91.77840#map=17/14.90580/-91.77840) 

Bank BAM · Coatepeque 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.70685&mlon=-91.86619#map=17/14.70685/-91.86619) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Quetzaltenango 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84326&mlon=-91.52320#map=17/14.84326/-91.52320) 

Petrol pump Transcel · El Tumbador 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.86402&mlon=-91.93361#map=17/14.86402/-91.93361) 

Hotel casa de eduardo · El Tumbador 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.86465&mlon=-91.93522#map=17/14.86465/-91.93522) 

Mall Las majadas City · San Cristóbal Cucho 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85000&mlon=-91.76669#map=17/14.85000/-91.76669) 

School Imebco Juncá · El Quetzal 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.74297&mlon=-91.86574#map=17/14.74297/-91.86574) 

College UMG · Coatepeque · Coatepeque 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.70461&mlon=-91.87527#map=17/14.70461/-91.87527) 

Police station PNC · Coatepeque 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.69879&mlon=-91.86309#map=17/14.69879/-91.86309) 

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.

## Other municipalities in San Marcos Department

- Ayutla
- Catarina
- Comitancillo
- Concepción Tutuapa
- El Quetzal
- El Rodeo
- El Tumbador
- Esquipulas Palo Gordo
- Ixchiguán
- La Blanca
- 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 La Reforma?In San Marcos Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of La Reforma?24,718 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in La Reforma?About 22 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of La Reforma?About 333 people per km²
- What borders La Reforma?El Quetzal, Nuevo Progreso, San Cristóbal Cucho and San Marcos
- What is there to see in La Reforma?Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal San Cristóbal Cucho, Reserva Natural Privada La Igualdad
- What time zone is La Reforma in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in La Reforma?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in La Reforma?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Reforma?19 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Reforma?Settlements lie between 373 m and 2,948 m
- What is the best time to visit La Reforma?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Reforma?Centro Médico GestaVid, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Reforma?BAM, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La Reforma?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 32 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Reforma?Transcel, about 13 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of La Reforma?GT1221 (OCHA common operational dataset)