# Casillas Municipality, Santa Rosa Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/casillas/ Municipality · Santa Rosa Department # Casillas Casillas is a municipality of Guatemala in Santa Rosa Department. It had an estimated **26,684 people** in 2024 on 204 km² (about 131 per km²). Its main town is Casillas. 62 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 26,684people (2024) - 204km² - 5mapped services - 1,420 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Casillas? Casillas had an estimated **26,684 people** in 2024 — 5.8% of Santa Rosa Department, 205th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,048 women for every 1,000 men (above the Santa Rosa Department figure of 1,027). Spread over 204 km², that is about **131 people per km²**, 258th of 340 municipalities. 27.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 27 across Santa Rosa Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,280** 5–9 ****2,492** 10–14 ****2,685** 15–19 ****2,642** 20–24 ****2,672** 25–29 ****2,475** 30–34 ****2,153** 35–39 ****1,902** 40–44 ****1,631** 45–49 ****1,385** 50–54 ****1,094** 55–59 ****907** 60–64 ****753** 65–69 ****533** 70+ ****1,080** 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 Casillas? Casillas lies in [Santa Rosa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 8 other municipalities: [Cuilapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/cuilapa/), [Jutiapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/jutiapa/), [Mataquescuintla](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/mataquescuintla/), [Nueva Santa Rosa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/nueva-santa-rosa/), [Quesada](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/quesada/), [San Carlos Alzatate](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/san-carlos-alzatate/), [San José Acatempa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/san-jose-acatempa/) and [San Rafael Las Flores](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/san-rafael-las-flores/). By area it is the 125th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 6.5% of [Santa Rosa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/). The centre of Casillas is about 47 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 20 km from Cuilapa, the main town of Santa Rosa Department. The centre point is at 14.3896° N, 90.1587° 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 Casillas ### Nearby, outside Casillas - Reserva Natural Privada Finca de la Comunidad de Quesada · nature reserve, Quesada9.9 km - Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumaytepeque · nature reserve, Nueva Santa Rosa14 km - Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Alzatate · nature reserve, San Carlos Alzatate15 km - Parque Ecológico Pino Dulce · attraction, Mataquescuintla17 km - Ruinas de Pepemilla · ruins, Quesada19 km - Volcán Amayo · volcano, Jutiapa20 km - Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Amayo · nature reserve, Jutiapa20 km - Monumento a la Cruz de Misiones Populares · memorial, Quesada20 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: Casillas - 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 - La Aurora International Airport (GUA) · Guatemala City45 km - Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador136 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:31) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:17, sunset around 17:34). 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 Casillas Open gazetteers list **62 villages, towns and localities** in Casillas. The largest with a recorded population: Casillas (7,698). Settlements here lie between about 978 m and 2,014 m above sea level (median 1,420 m). - Ayarza - Bejucal - Buena Vista - Cacalotepeque - Casillas - Corralitos - Don Juan - Don León - El Apasin - El Arado - El Canalito - El Carmen - El Cañal - El Chorro del Retablo - El Colmenar - El Corralito - El Cuxal - El Derrumbadero - El Hato - El Infiernillo - El Izotal - El Izote - El Jute - El Jute Abajo - El Palmar - El Pinal - El Pinalito - El Retablo - El Tablón - El Tule Grande - El Volcancito - Guacamayas - Guadalupe - La Barrera - La Cueva - La Esperanza - La Montañita - Laguna Escondida - Las Anonas - Las Minas - Llano Grande - Los Hornitos - Los Llanitos - Los Ranchos - Monte Verde - Ojo de Agua - Piedra Nanacha - Pinos Altos - Plan Grande - Pocitos de Tapalapa - Potrerón - Pueblo Ralo - Rincón - Sabanetas - Salitre Grande - San Juan - San Juan Bosco - San Juan Talpetate - Santa Lucía Buena Vista - Tapalapa - Tecuaco - Tierra Blanca 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 Casillas Named natural and historic features inside Casillas, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 8 rivers and streams. - Quebrada La Eminencia - Quebrada Las Minas - Quebrada de Llano Grande - Río El Congo - Río Los Achiotes - Río Monte Verde - Río San Antonio - Río Tapalapa ### Coast and islands 2 headlands. - Punta El Picachito - Punta El Picacho ### Hills and mountains 13 mountains. - Cerro Pinula · 2,144 m - Cerro Cacho de Chivo · 2,117 m - Cerro San Crispín · 2,020 m - Cerro Alto · 1,971 m - Cerro Sanatepeque · 1,926 m - Cerro El Volcancito · 1,755 m - Cerro Agudo · 1,696 m - Cerro Don León · 1,683 m - Cerro Las Lajitas · 1,663 m - Cerro Santa Bárbara · 1,645 m - Cerro La Joya · 1,594 m - Cerro Talpetates · 1,572 m - Cerro Corralitos · 1,383 m ### History 4 ancient sites. - Sitio Arqueológico El Subinal - Sitio Arqueológico Los Cimientos - Sitio Arqueológico Plan Grande - Sitio Arqueológico San Antonio 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 Casillas and the best time to visit In Casillas, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,207 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (214 mm) and the driest Feb (13 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 19 14 Feb 21 13 Mar 22 14 Apr 24 34 May 24 143 Jun 22 195 Jul 22 161 Aug 22 202 Sep 21 214 Oct 21 152 Nov 19 47 Dec 19 19 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Casillas Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro Medico Integral S.A. · Nueva Santa Rosa 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.38261&mlon=-90.28352#map=17/14.38261/-90.28352) Bank Banrural · Cuilapa 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.25489&mlon=-90.22753#map=17/14.25489/-90.22753) ATM Cajero Automático BI · Santa Catarina Pinula 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.54232&mlon=-90.44460#map=17/14.54232/-90.44460) Petrol pump Shell · Nueva Santa Rosa 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.39796&mlon=-90.26839#map=17/14.39796/-90.26839) Hotel Secretos Del Lago · Casillas 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.41152&mlon=-90.09333#map=17/14.41152/-90.09333) Mall Doctor PC · Nueva Santa Rosa 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.38071&mlon=-90.28523#map=17/14.38071/-90.28523) School Escuela Tipo Federacion Domingo Faustino Sarmiento · Cuilapa 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.28037&mlon=-90.30140#map=17/14.28037/-90.30140) College UMG · Jutiapa · Jutiapa 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.32829&mlon=-90.00115#map=17/14.32829/-90.00115) Police station Estación Policía Nacional Civil Santa Rosa de Lima · Santa Rosa de Lima 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.38963&mlon=-90.29452#map=17/14.38963/-90.29452) 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 Casillas Places mapped inside Casillas in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hotels1 - Restaurants4 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 Santa Rosa Department - Barberena - Chiquimulilla - Cuilapa - Guazacapán - Nueva Santa Rosa - Oratorio - Pueblo Nuevo Viñas - San Juan Tecuaco - San Rafael Las Flores - Santa Cruz Naranjo - Santa María Ixhuatán - Santa Rosa de Lima - Taxisco ## Quick answers - Where is Casillas?In Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala - What is the population of Casillas?26,684 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Casillas?About 26 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Casillas?About 131 people per km² - What borders Casillas?Cuilapa, Jutiapa, Mataquescuintla, Nueva Santa Rosa, Quesada, San Carlos Alzatate, San José Acatempa and San Rafael Las Flores - What is there to see in Casillas?Reserva Natural Privada Finca de la Comunidad de Quesada, Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Jumaytepeque, Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Alzatate, Parque Ecológico Pino Dulce - What time zone is Casillas in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Casillas?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in Casillas?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Casillas?62 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Casillas?Settlements lie between 978 m and 2,014 m - What is the highest point in Casillas?Cerro Pinula (2,144 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Casillas?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Casillas?Centro Medico Integral S.A., about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Casillas?Banrural, about 17 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Casillas?Cajero Automático BI, about 35 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Casillas?Shell, about 12 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Casillas?GT0604 (OCHA common operational dataset)