# San Antonio Sacatepéquez Municipality, San Marcos Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/san-antonio-sacatepequez/ Municipality · San Marcos Department # San Antonio Sacatepéquez San Antonio Sacatepéquez is a municipality of Guatemala in San Marcos Department. It had an estimated **22,193 people** in 2024 on 47 km² (about 469 per km²). Its main town is San Antonio Sacatepéquez. 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 22,193people (2024) - 47.3km² - 4mapped services - 2,550 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Antonio Sacatepéquez? San Antonio Sacatepéquez had an estimated **22,193 people** in 2024 — 1.8% of San Marcos Department, 232nd of 340 municipalities. There are 1,059 women for every 1,000 men (above the San Marcos Department figure of 1,034). Spread over 47 km², that is about **469 people per km²**, 90th of 340 municipalities. 32.7% of people are children under 15 and 6.6% 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 65 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,431** 5–9 ****2,402** 10–14 ****2,434** 15–19 ****2,477** 20–24 ****2,328** 25–29 ****1,895** 30–34 ****1,677** 35–39 ****1,307** 40–44 ****1,061** 45–49 ****868** 50–54 ****698** 55–59 ****632** 60–64 ****513** 65–69 ****396** 70+ ****1,074** 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 San Antonio Sacatepéquez? San Antonio Sacatepéquez lies in [San Marcos Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Palestina de Los Altos](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/palestina-de-los-altos/), [Río Blanco](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/rio-blanco/), [San Lorenzo](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/san-lorenzo/), [San Pedro Sacatepéquez](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/san-pedro-sacatepequez/) and [Sibilia](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/sibilia/). By area it is the 274th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 1.3% of [San Marcos Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/). The centre of San Antonio Sacatepéquez is about 134 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 8.8 km from San Marcos, the main town of San Marcos Department. The centre point is at 14.9665° N, 91.7125° 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 San Antonio Sacatepéquez OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in San Antonio Sacatepéquez: 1 nature reserve. - Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal El Grande y Astillero Municipal Quiaquichum · nature reserve ### Nearby, outside San Antonio Sacatepéquez - Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal El Grande y Astillero Municipal Quiaquichum · nature reserve, San Pedro Sacatepéquez2.9 km - Zona 3 · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez5.9 km - Molinos · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez6.0 km - Zona 5 · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez6.2 km - Acceso zona 4 · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez6.5 km - Acceso a avenida el reformador · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez6.5 km - Zona 3 · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez6.6 km - Zona 1 · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez6.6 km - Zona 2 · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez6.6 km - Entrada a San José caben · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez6.6 km - SJC · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez6.6 km - Zona 4 · viewpoint, San Pedro Sacatepéquez6.8 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: San Antonio Sacatepéquez - 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) · Quezaltenango25 km - Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu50 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 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 San Antonio Sacatepéquez Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in San Antonio Sacatepéquez. The largest with a recorded population: San Antonio Sacatepéquez (1,658). Settlements here lie between about 2,270 m and 2,804 m above sea level (median 2,550 m). - Boquerón - Chichún - El Mirador - Exlucán - La Felicidad - Las Escobas - Nueva Jerusalén - San Antonio Sacatepéquez - San Isidro Ixcolochil - San José Granados - San Miguel - San Miguel de los Altos - San Rafael Sacatepéquez - San Ramón - Santa Irene - Santa Rita - Santa Rosa de Lima - Santo Domingo - Siete Tambores - Siquibal - Tojchina - Vista 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 San Antonio Sacatepéquez Named natural and historic features inside San Antonio Sacatepéquez, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Río La Parroquia - Río San Ramón ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Cerro Saquibutz · 2,499 m 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 San Antonio Sacatepéquez and the best time to visit In San Antonio Sacatepéquez, 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 San Antonio Sacatepéquez Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro Médico Nueva Vida · San Pedro Sacatepéquez 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96582&mlon=-91.77557#map=17/14.96582/-91.77557) Bank Banco azteca · San Pedro Sacatepéquez 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96942&mlon=-91.77783#map=17/14.96942/-91.77783) ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Quetzaltenango 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84326&mlon=-91.52320#map=17/14.84326/-91.52320) Petrol pump Shell · San Antonio Sacatepéquez 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96426&mlon=-91.73447#map=17/14.96426/-91.73447) Hotel Hotel M&M · Palestina de Los Altos 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.93442&mlon=-91.69403#map=17/14.93442/-91.69403) Mall Comercial Dyphars · San Antonio Sacatepéquez 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96628&mlon=-91.70782#map=17/14.96628/-91.70782) School EORM Monterrey · San Pedro Sacatepéquez 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.98246&mlon=-91.73472#map=17/14.98246/-91.73472) College UDEO San Pedro Sacatepéquez · San Pedro Sacatepéquez 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97227&mlon=-91.78067#map=17/14.97227/-91.78067) Police station Policía nacional civil San Pedro sacatepequez · San Pedro Sacatepéquez 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97432&mlon=-91.78319#map=17/14.97432/-91.78319) 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 San Antonio Sacatepéquez Places mapped inside San Antonio Sacatepéquez in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps1 - Shopping malls2 - 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 - Ocós - Pajapita - Río Blanco - 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 San Antonio Sacatepéquez?In San Marcos Department, Guatemala - What is the population of San Antonio Sacatepéquez?22,193 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in San Antonio Sacatepéquez?About 23 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of San Antonio Sacatepéquez?About 469 people per km² - What borders San Antonio Sacatepéquez?Palestina de Los Altos, Río Blanco, San Lorenzo, San Pedro Sacatepéquez and Sibilia - What is there to see in San Antonio Sacatepéquez?Parque Regional Municipal Astillero Municipal El Grande y Astillero Municipal Quiaquichum - What time zone is San Antonio Sacatepéquez in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Antonio Sacatepéquez?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in San Antonio Sacatepéquez?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Antonio Sacatepéquez?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Antonio Sacatepéquez?Settlements lie between 2,270 m and 2,804 m - What is the highest point in San Antonio Sacatepéquez?Cerro Saquibutz (2,499 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit San Antonio Sacatepéquez?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Antonio Sacatepéquez?Centro Médico Nueva Vida, about 6.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Antonio Sacatepéquez?Banco azteca, about 7.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Antonio Sacatepéquez?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 25 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Antonio Sacatepéquez?Shell, about 2.4 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in San Antonio Sacatepéquez?1 mapped - What is the P-code of San Antonio Sacatepéquez?GT1203 (OCHA common operational dataset)