# Ocós Municipality, San Marcos Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/ocos/

Municipality · San Marcos Department 

# Ocós

Ocós is a municipality of Guatemala in San Marcos Department. It had an estimated **13,385 people** in 2024 on 54 km² (about 247 per km²). Its main town is Ocós. 20 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,385people (2024)
- 54.3km²
- 3mapped services
- 12 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Ocós?

Ocós had an estimated **13,385 people** in 2024 — 1.1% of San Marcos Department, 291st of 340 municipalities. There are 1,023 women for every 1,000 men (below the San Marcos Department figure of 1,034). Spread over 54 km², that is about **247 people per km²**, 175th of 340 municipalities.

30.7% of people are children under 15 and 5.4% 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 56 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,379**

5–9 ****1,448**

10–14 ****1,277**

15–19 ****1,434**

20–24 ****1,529**

25–29 ****1,320**

30–34 ****1,174**

35–39 ****820**

40–44 ****677**

45–49 ****525**

50–54 ****411**

55–59 ****368**

60–64 ****302**

65–69 ****230**

70+ ****491**

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 Ocós?

Ocós lies in [San Marcos Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Ayutla](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/ayutla/), [Coatepeque](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/coatepeque/) and [La Blanca](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/la-blanca/). By area it is the 259th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 1.5% of [San Marcos Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/). The centre of Ocós is about 180 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 61 km from San Marcos, the main town of San Marcos Department. The centre point is at 14.5589° N, 92.1808° 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 Ocós

### Nearby, outside Ocós

- Reserva Natural Privada La Chorrera - Manchón Guamuchal · nature reserve, Retalhuleu8.5 km
- Tortuga · memorial, Ayutla14 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: Ocós

- 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) · Tapachula33 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu52 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación Tecún Umán (Ayutla), about 14 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:39) 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 Ocós

Open gazetteers list **20 villages, towns and localities** in Ocós. The largest with a recorded population: Ocós (4,417). Settlements here lie between about 4 m and 18 m above sea level (median 12 m).

- Brisas del Suchiate
- Cimarrón
- Colonia El Mezquital
- El Crucero
- El Platanar
- El Quinel
- El Retorno
- La Cuchilla
- La Victoria
- Las Cruces
- Las Mareas del Suchiate
- Limoncitos
- Limones
- Los Faros
- Los Laureles
- Ocós
- San Antonio Limones
- Santa Clarita
- Villa Angela
- Villa Ángela

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 Ocós

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

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Río Naranjo

### History

1 ancient site.

- Sitio Arqueológico San Antonio Limones

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 Ocós and the best time to visit

In Ocós, 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 Ocós

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Cruz Roja Guatemala · Ayutla 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.67781&mlon=-92.14194#map=17/14.67781/-92.14194) 

Bank Banco Agromercantil · Ayutla 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.67552&mlon=-92.14167#map=17/14.67552/-92.14167) 

Petrol pump Shell · Ayutla 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.66858&mlon=-92.14249#map=17/14.66858/-92.14249) 

Hotel Hotel and Restaurant Pacific Coast · La Blanca 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57465&mlon=-92.14280#map=17/14.57465/-92.14280) 

Mall CURACAO · Pajapita 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.72149&mlon=-92.03469#map=17/14.72149/-92.03469) 

School Escuela Justo Rufino Barrios · Ayutla 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.67701&mlon=-92.13610#map=17/14.67701/-92.13610) 

College Universidad Rural de Guatemala · Pajapita 24 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 14 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 Ocós

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

- Hotels1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants1

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
- Esquipulas Palo Gordo
- Ixchiguán
- La Blanca
- La Reforma
- Malacatán
- Nuevo Progreso
- 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 Ocós?In San Marcos Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Ocós?13,385 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ocós?About 24 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ocós?About 247 people per km²
- What borders Ocós?Ayutla, Coatepeque and La Blanca
- What is there to see in Ocós?Reserva Natural Privada La Chorrera - Manchón Guamuchal, Tortuga
- What time zone is Ocós in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Ocós?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Ocós?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ocós?20 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ocós?Settlements lie between 4 m and 18 m
- What is the best time to visit Ocós?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ocós?Cruz Roja Guatemala, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ocós?Banco Agromercantil, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ocós?Shell, about 13 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Ocós?GT1218 (OCHA common operational dataset)