# Sibinal Municipality, San Marcos Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/sibinal/ Municipality · San Marcos Department # Sibinal Sibinal is a municipality of Guatemala in San Marcos Department. It had an estimated **17,615 people** in 2024 on 104 km² (about 169 per km²). Its main town is Sibinal. 62 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 17,615people (2024) - 104km² - 2mapped services - 2,510 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Sibinal? Sibinal had an estimated **17,615 people** in 2024 — 1.4% of San Marcos Department, 259th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,009 women for every 1,000 men (below the San Marcos Department figure of 1,034). Spread over 104 km², that is about **169 people per km²**, 221st of 340 municipalities. 38.0% of people are children under 15 and 6.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 22 across San Marcos Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 81 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,057** 5–9 ****2,272** 10–14 ****2,360** 15–19 ****2,102** 20–24 ****1,640** 25–29 ****1,208** 30–34 ****1,084** 35–39 ****915** 40–44 ****791** 45–49 ****698** 50–54 ****529** 55–59 ****416** 60–64 ****349** 65–69 ****324** 70+ ****870** 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 Sibinal? Sibinal lies in [San Marcos Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Ixchiguán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/ixchiguan/), [Tacaná](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/tacana/) and [Tajumulco](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/tajumulco/). By area it is the 205th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 2.9% of [San Marcos Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/san-marcos/). The centre of Sibinal is about 174 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 33 km from San Marcos, the main town of San Marcos Department. The centre point is at 15.1265° N, 92.0566° 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 Sibinal OpenStreetMap lists 13 named sights in Sibinal: 10 attractions; 3 nature reserves. - Parque Regional Municipal Sibinal · nature reserve - Parque Regional Municipal Sibinal · nature reserve - Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Tacaná · nature reserve - Ascenso Volcán Tacaná · attraction - Curva Sendero Volcán Tacaná · attraction - Plan de las Ardillas · attraction - Sendero Volcán Tacaná · attraction - Sendero Volcán Tacaná · attraction - Sendero Volcán Tacaná (casita de paja) · attraction - Sendero Volcán Tacaná (recto casita de paja) 4.12 am · attraction - Sendero Volcán Tacaná 04.37 am · attraction - Sendero Volcán Tacaná 2.48 am · attraction - Y Sendero Volcán Tacaná · attraction ### Nearby, outside Sibinal - Piedra Partida Ixchiguan San Marcos · attraction, San José Ojetenam16 km - Parque Regional Municipal Bosque la Avanzada · nature reserve, Tectitán17 km - Parque Regional Municipal Tewancarnero · nature reserve, Tacaná19 km - Tajumulco · volcano, Tajumulco19 km - Reserva Natural Privada La Igualdad · nature reserve, San Pablo19 km - Camping Volcan · attraction, San Marcos19 km - Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Tajumulco · nature reserve, Tajumulco19 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: Sibinal - 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) · Tapachula50 km - Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu78 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:26, 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 Sibinal Open gazetteers list **62 villages, towns and localities** in Sibinal. The largest with a recorded population: Sibinal (1,657). Settlements here lie between about 1,432 m and 3,178 m above sea level (median 2,510 m). - 15 de Septiembre - 20 de Noviembre - Agua Tibia - Barranca Chiquital - Cabixmay - Canisbén - Checambá - Chicuj - Chocabj - El Edén - El Malacate - El Platanillo - El Progreso - El Progreso Tibancuché - El Triunfo - El Yalú - Garita Vieja - La Haciendita - La Vega del Volcán - Las Barrancas - Las Cuevas - Las Pilas - Los Laureles - Los Madrones - Los Olivos - Los Pocitos - Los Trigales Toniná - Majadas - María Cecilia - Miramar - Nueva Maravilla - Nuevas Maravillas - Nuevo Milenio - Nuevo Palmar - Pie de la Cuesta - Platanillo - San Andrés Cheoj - San Antonio Las Barrancas - San José Santa Rita - San Luis - San Rafael - Santa María Las Nubes - Santa Rita Bullaj - Sibinal - Siete Orejas - Suchiate - Tibancuché - Tierra Blanca - Toamán - Tocanaqué - Tocapoté - Tohamán - Tojcul - Tojpac - Tonimá - Topac - Tuichaptzé - Tuimanj - Tuixcumbaj - Unión Reforma - Veinte de Noviembre - 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 Sibinal Named natural and historic features inside Sibinal, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 22 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Talquink - Quebrada Tuiquinque - Riachuelo Las Barrancas - Río Agua Tibia - Río Bullaj - Río Cebollín - Río Checamba - Río Chichuj - Río El Platanillo - Río El Tizate - Río Godínez - Río Ja Laja - Río La Vega - Río Las Cuevas - Río Los Madrones - Río Saclá - Río San Antonio - Río Tocanaqué - Río Tocapote - Río Tohamán - Río Tonima - Río Xolhuitz ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Cerro Cebollin · 3,351 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 Sibinal and the best time to visit In Sibinal, 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 Sibinal Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Privado Malacatán · Malacatán 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91294&mlon=-92.05627#map=17/14.91294/-92.05627) Bank Banco de Antigua · Tacaná 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.23852&mlon=-92.07069#map=17/15.23852/-92.07069) Petrol pump Gasolinera Santos · Tajumulco 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.99855&mlon=-92.05351#map=17/14.99855/-92.05351) Hotel Hotel Estrella Dorada · Sibinal 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.14821&mlon=-92.04516#map=17/15.14821/-92.04516) Mall La Trinidad Malacatán · Malacatán 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91241&mlon=-92.05350#map=17/14.91241/-92.05350) School Malacatan · Malacatán 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91175&mlon=-92.05812#map=17/14.91175/-92.05812) College UMG · Malacatán · Malacatán 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91253&mlon=-92.05957#map=17/14.91253/-92.05957) Police station PNC San Pedro sacatepequez · San Pedro Sacatepéquez 34 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 Sibinal Places mapped inside Sibinal in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hotels1 - 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 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 - Sipacapa - Tacaná - Tajumulco - Tejutla ## Quick answers - Where is Sibinal?In San Marcos Department, Guatemala - What is the population of Sibinal?17,615 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Sibinal?About 20 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Sibinal?About 169 people per km² - What borders Sibinal?Ixchiguán, Tacaná and Tajumulco - What is there to see in Sibinal?Ascenso Volcán Tacaná, Curva Sendero Volcán Tacaná, Parque Regional Municipal Sibinal, Parque Regional Municipal Sibinal - What time zone is Sibinal in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Sibinal?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in Sibinal?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sibinal?62 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sibinal?Settlements lie between 1,432 m and 3,178 m - What is the highest point in Sibinal?Cerro Cebollin (3,351 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sibinal?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Sibinal?Hospital Privado Malacatán, about 24 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Sibinal?Banco de Antigua, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sibinal?Gasolinera Santos, about 14 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Sibinal?GT1208 (OCHA common operational dataset)