# Santa María Ixhuatán Municipality, Santa Rosa Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/santa-maria-ixhuatan/ Municipality · Santa Rosa Department # Santa María Ixhuatán Santa María Ixhuatán is a municipality of Guatemala in Santa Rosa Department. It had an estimated **27,143 people** in 2024 on 165 km² (about 165 per km²). Its main town is Santa María Ixhuatán. 53 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 27,143people (2024) - 165km² - 1mapped service - 1,171 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Santa María Ixhuatán? Santa María Ixhuatán had an estimated **27,143 people** in 2024 — 5.9% of Santa Rosa Department, 200th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,013 women for every 1,000 men (below the Santa Rosa Department figure of 1,027). Spread over 165 km², that is about **165 people per km²**, 224th of 340 municipalities. 27.6% of people are children under 15 and 6.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 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 ****2,421** 5–9 ****2,473** 10–14 ****2,588** 15–19 ****2,521** 20–24 ****2,598** 25–29 ****2,520** 30–34 ****2,316** 35–39 ****1,977** 40–44 ****1,734** 45–49 ****1,434** 50–54 ****1,189** 55–59 ****953** 60–64 ****774** 65–69 ****562** 70+ ****1,083** 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 Santa María Ixhuatán? Santa María Ixhuatán lies in [Santa Rosa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Chiquimulilla](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/chiquimulilla/), [Cuilapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/cuilapa/), [Oratorio](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/oratorio/) and [San Juan Tecuaco](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/san-juan-tecuaco/). By area it is the 146th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 5.2% of [Santa Rosa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/). The centre of Santa María Ixhuatán is about 61 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 15 km from Cuilapa, the main town of Santa Rosa Department. The centre point is at 14.1467° N, 90.2592° 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 Santa María Ixhuatán OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Santa María Ixhuatán: 1 nature reserve. - Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Cruz Quemada · nature reserve ### Nearby, outside Santa María Ixhuatán - Cataratas El Salto o Los Amates -Río Margaritas- · attraction, Oratorio12 km - Cascada El Salton · waterfall, Cuilapa12 km - Reserva Natural Privada La Aventura · nature reserve, Chiquimulilla13 km - Montaña alta en Santa Rosa · monument, Oratorio13 km - Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Tecuamburro · nature reserve, Chiquimulilla15 km - Cascadas del Carmen · waterfall, Oratorio17 km - Reserva Natural Privada El Espino · nature reserve, Barberena17 km - Salto Las Cañas · waterfall, Moyuta19 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: Santa María Ixhuatán - 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 City56 km - Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador133 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:32) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:17, sunset around 17:35). 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 Santa María Ixhuatán Open gazetteers list **53 villages, towns and localities** in Santa María Ixhuatán. The largest with a recorded population: Santa María Ixhuatán (3,634). Settlements here lie between about 414 m and 1,654 m above sea level (median 1,171 m). - Agua Zarca - Buena Vista - Cerro Chato - Cerro Grande - Chuchuapa - Cruz Quemada - Dávila - El Barro - El Camalote - El Cedro - El Chapernal - El Chorro - El Corozal - El Coyolito - El Cuje - El Ixcanal - El Manacal - El Manacalito - El Matasanito - El Pital - El Refugio - El Renacimiento - El Zapote - El Zarzal - Estanzuelas - La Consulta - La Esperanza - La Fila - La Filita - La Gabia - La Gloria - La Laguna - La Laguneta - Las Pavas - Los Apantes - Los Davila - Los Hatillos - Miramar - Nuevo Pineda - Paso Antonio - Paso Tecuaco - Pineda - Renacimiento - San Antonio - San Francisco La Consulta - San José Pineda - San Pedro - Santa Anita - Santa Bárbara - Santa Cruz - Santa Julia - Santa María Ixhuatán - Santa María Ixtahuatán 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 Santa María Ixhuatán Named natural and historic features inside Santa María Ixhuatán, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Quebrada El Injerto - Quebrada Grande - Quebrada Honda - Quebrada de Pineda - Quebrada del Pino ### Hills and mountains 5 mountains; 2 hills. - Cerro La Consulta · 1,565 m - Cerro Chiltote · 1,560 m - Cerro La Laguna · 1,389 m - Cerro Chato · 1,283 m - Cerro Chino · 1,128 m - Cerro El Zapote · 1,043 m - Cerro de La Basa · 412 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 Santa María Ixhuatán and the best time to visit In Santa María Ixhuatán, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Nov (23 °C). About 1,271 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (227 mm) and the driest Jan (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 23 6 Feb 25 8 Mar 26 8 Apr 27 34 May 26 159 Jun 25 207 Jul 25 178 Aug 25 218 Sep 24 227 Oct 24 171 Nov 23 45 Dec 23 11 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Santa María Ixhuatán Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Privado Valrev · Oratorio 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.23287&mlon=-90.18354#map=17/14.23287/-90.18354) Bank Banrural · Cuilapa 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.25489&mlon=-90.22753#map=17/14.25489/-90.22753) Petrol pump Scott77 · Cuilapa 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.25212&mlon=-90.26631#map=17/14.25212/-90.26631) Hotel Familia Cepeda García · Oratorio 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.06049&mlon=-90.20347#map=17/14.06049/-90.20347) Mall La Isla · Cuilapa 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.25460&mlon=-90.22682#map=17/14.25460/-90.22682) School Escuela de primaria · Santa María Ixhuatán 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.19103&mlon=-90.27234#map=17/14.19103/-90.27234) College Centro Universitario de Santa Rosa · Cuilapa 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.26541&mlon=-90.28646#map=17/14.26541/-90.28646) Police station El Boqueron · Cuilapa 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.25952&mlon=-90.28697#map=17/14.25952/-90.28697) 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 Santa María Ixhuatán Places mapped inside Santa María Ixhuatán in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Schools1 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 - Casillas - Chiquimulilla - Cuilapa - Guazacapán - Nueva Santa Rosa - Oratorio - Pueblo Nuevo Viñas - San Juan Tecuaco - San Rafael Las Flores - Santa Cruz Naranjo - Santa Rosa de Lima - Taxisco ## Quick answers - Where is Santa María Ixhuatán?In Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala - What is the population of Santa María Ixhuatán?27,143 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Santa María Ixhuatán?About 27 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Santa María Ixhuatán?About 165 people per km² - What borders Santa María Ixhuatán?Chiquimulilla, Cuilapa, Oratorio and San Juan Tecuaco - What is there to see in Santa María Ixhuatán?Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Cruz Quemada - What time zone is Santa María Ixhuatán in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Santa María Ixhuatán?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in Santa María Ixhuatán?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Santa María Ixhuatán?53 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Santa María Ixhuatán?Settlements lie between 414 m and 1,654 m - What is the highest point in Santa María Ixhuatán?Cerro La Consulta (1,565 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Santa María Ixhuatán?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Santa María Ixhuatán?Hospital Privado Valrev, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Santa María Ixhuatán?Banrural, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Santa María Ixhuatán?Scott77, about 12 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Santa María Ixhuatán?GT0610 (OCHA common operational dataset)