# Taxisco Municipality, Santa Rosa Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/taxisco/ Municipality · Santa Rosa Department # Taxisco Taxisco is a municipality of Guatemala in Santa Rosa Department. It had an estimated **38,630 people** in 2024 on 640 km² (about 60 per km²). 60 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 149 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 38,630people (2024) - 640km² - 149mapped services - 29 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Taxisco? Taxisco had an estimated **38,630 people** in 2024 — 8.4% of Santa Rosa Department, 153rd of 340 municipalities. There are 1,004 women for every 1,000 men (below the Santa Rosa Department figure of 1,027). Spread over 640 km², that is about **60 people per km²**, 319th of 340 municipalities. 26.6% of people are children under 15 and 7.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 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 ****3,237** 5–9 ****3,377** 10–14 ****3,644** 15–19 ****3,390** 20–24 ****3,514** 25–29 ****3,513** 30–34 ****3,359** 35–39 ****2,930** 40–44 ****2,481** 45–49 ****2,064** 50–54 ****1,750** 55–59 ****1,451** 60–64 ****1,135** 65–69 ****886** 70+ ****1,899** 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 Taxisco? Taxisco lies in [Santa Rosa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Guanagazapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/guanagazapa/), [Guazacapán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/guazacapan/), [Iztapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/escuintla/iztapa/) and [Pueblo Nuevo Viñas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/pueblo-nuevo-vinas/). By area it is the 36th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 20.2% of [Santa Rosa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/). The centre of Taxisco is about 67 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 38 km from Cuilapa, the main town of Santa Rosa Department. The centre point is at 14.0390° N, 90.5564° 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 Taxisco OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Taxisco: 2 nature reserves; 1 zoo. - Reserva Natural Privada Dulce Nombre · nature reserve - Reserva Natural Privada Dulce Nombre · nature reserve - Auto Safari Chapín · zoo ### Nearby, outside Taxisco - Reserva Natural Privada El Bejucal · nature reserve, Pueblo Nuevo Viñas18 km - Reserva Natural Privada Santa Isabel · nature reserve, Pueblo Nuevo Viñas20 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: Taxisco - 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 City61 km - Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu134 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:33) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:36). 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 Taxisco Open gazetteers list **60 villages, towns and localities** in Taxisco. The largest with a recorded population: Taxisco (6,518). Settlements here lie between about 4 m and 755 m above sea level (median 29 m). - Agua Dulce - Asentamiento Victoria - Astillero - Cacahuito - Delicias del Jobo - Don Diego - El Arenal - El Arroyo - El Banco - El Cacahuito - El Camalote - El Castaño - El Cintular - El Conacaste - El Escobarzal - El Garitón - El Guayabo - El Jobo - El Naranjito - El Panal - El Papayo - El Pumpo - El Sunzo - Hacienda Los Talpetates - La Avellana - La Campesina - La Candelaria - La Curbina - La Florida - La Giganta - La Isla - La Libertad - La Protección - La Providencia - La Redención - La Sabana - La Unión - Las Palmas - Las Quechas - Las Victorias - Las Violetas - Los Alcarabanes - Los Lotes - Los Portales - Lotificación Lagunas de Monterrico - Madre Vieja - Monterrico - Nuevo Canchón - Paso Hondo - Peje Armado - Residenciales Nuevo Taxisco - Río León - San Antonio - San Fernando Buena Vista - San Miguel Aroche - Santa Anita - Santa Luisa - Talpetate - Taxisco - Tepeaco 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 Taxisco Named natural and historic features inside Taxisco, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 45 rivers and streams; 4 lakes. - Laguneta Blanca - Laguneta La Isleta - Laguneta La Palmilla - Laguneta Tiembla Tierra - Quebrada El Arete - Quebrada El Chichal - Quebrada El Pescador - Quebrada El Rión - Quebrada El Suncito - Quebrada El Zope - Quebrada Los Apantes - Quebrada Los Cangrejos - Quebrada Mal Paso - Quebrada Tía Munda - Quebrada del Papayo - Río Camalote - Río El Jobo - Río El Meneadero - Río El Pajal - Río El Tigre - Río Frío - Río Grande - Río Helado - Río La Chorrera …and 25 more. ### Coast and islands 1 lagoon. - Laguneta Tamarindo Viejo ### Hills and mountains 5 hills. - Montaña El Chichal · 176 m - Montaña La Perla · 65 m - Montaña El Dominio · 37 m - Montaña Ojo de Agua · 33 m - Montaña Pozas de Agua · 12 m ### Forests and nature 1 zoo. - Club Auto Safari Chapín ### History 2 ancient sites. - Sitio Arqueológico Tacuilula - Tacuilulá 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 Taxisco and the best time to visit In Taxisco, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,421 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (250 mm) and the driest Jan (3 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 25 3 Feb 26 6 Mar 27 8 Apr 28 40 May 27 181 Jun 26 239 Jul 27 192 Aug 26 241 Sep 26 250 Oct 26 206 Nov 25 49 Dec 25 6 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Taxisco Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital IGSS Consultorio Guazacapán · Guazacapán 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.06859&mlon=-90.41422#map=17/14.06859/-90.41422) Bank BAM · Taxisco 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.07003&mlon=-90.46434#map=17/14.07003/-90.46434) ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Escuintla 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.28929&mlon=-90.78549#map=17/14.28929/-90.78549) Petrol pump Shell · Taxisco 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.06958&mlon=-90.46416#map=17/14.06958/-90.46416) Hotel Hotel La Cascada · Taxisco 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.07471&mlon=-90.47624#map=17/14.07471/-90.47624) Mall Plaza Las Velas · San José 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.93405&mlon=-90.75833#map=17/13.93405/-90.75833) School Aldea El Garitón · Taxisco 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.92445&mlon=-90.60455#map=17/13.92445/-90.60455) College Universidad Regional Taxisco · Taxisco 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.06981&mlon=-90.46458#map=17/14.06981/-90.46458) Police station Substacion Iztapa · Iztapa 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.93147&mlon=-90.71591#map=17/13.93147/-90.71591) 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 Taxisco Places mapped inside Taxisco in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Banks3 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels87 - Schools4 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies4 - Restaurants42 - Dental clinics3 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 María Ixhuatán - Santa Rosa de Lima ## Quick answers - Where is Taxisco?In Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala - What is the population of Taxisco?38,630 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Taxisco?About 28 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Taxisco?About 60 people per km² - What borders Taxisco?Guanagazapa, Guazacapán, Iztapa and Pueblo Nuevo Viñas - What is there to see in Taxisco?Auto Safari Chapín, Reserva Natural Privada Dulce Nombre, Reserva Natural Privada Dulce Nombre - What time zone is Taxisco in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Taxisco?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in Taxisco?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Taxisco?60 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Taxisco?Settlements lie between 4 m and 755 m - What is the highest point in Taxisco?Montaña El Chichal (176 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Taxisco?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Taxisco?IGSS Consultorio Guazacapán, about 16 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Taxisco?BAM, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Taxisco?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 37 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Taxisco?Shell, about 11 km from the centre - How many banks are in Taxisco?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Taxisco?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Taxisco?GT0609 (OCHA common operational dataset)