# San Andrés Semetabaj Municipality, Sololá Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/solola/san-andres-semetabaj/ Municipality · Sololá Department # San Andrés Semetabaj San Andrés Semetabaj is a municipality of Guatemala in Sololá Department. It had an estimated **15,531 people** in 2024 on 53 km² (about 293 per km²). Its main town is San Andrés Semetabaj. 34 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 15,531people (2024) - 53.0km² - 7mapped services - 2,119 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Andrés Semetabaj? San Andrés Semetabaj had an estimated **15,531 people** in 2024 — 3.1% of Sololá Department, 269th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,055 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Sololá Department figure of 1,056). Spread over 53 km², that is about **293 people per km²**, 150th of 340 municipalities. 30.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 25 across Sololá Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,598** 5–9 ****1,652** 10–14 ****1,526** 15–19 ****1,612** 20–24 ****1,552** 25–29 ****1,498** 30–34 ****1,263** 35–39 ****1,038** 40–44 ****912** 45–49 ****755** 50–54 ****651** 55–59 ****469** 60–64 ****287** 65–69 ****222** 70+ ****496** 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 Andrés Semetabaj? San Andrés Semetabaj lies in [Sololá Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/solola/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Chichicastenango](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quiche/chichicastenango/), [Concepción](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/solola/concepcion/), [Panajachel](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/solola/panajachel/), [Patzún](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/patzun/), [San Antonio Palopó](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/solola/san-antonio-palopo/), [Santa Catarina Palopó](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/solola/santa-catarina-palopo/) and [Tecpán Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chimaltenango/tecpan-guatemala/). By area it is the 261st largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 4.5% of [Sololá Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/solola/). The centre of San Andrés Semetabaj is about 65 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 8.0 km from Sololá, the main town of Sololá Department. The centre point is at 14.7541° N, 91.1108° 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 Andrés Semetabaj OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in San Andrés Semetabaj: 1 viewpoint; 1 castle or fort. - El Castillo Hostel Retreat · castle or fort - Mirador Mario Mendez Montenegro · viewpoint ### Nearby, outside San Andrés Semetabaj - Centro Cultural · museum, Santa Catarina Palopó4.3 km - Camino · attraction, Santa Catarina Palopó4.4 km - Casa Santa Catarina · attraction, Santa Catarina Palopó4.4 km - Only private boats go from here, not public ones · attraction, Lago De Atitlan4.6 km - Mi lugarcito laguna Panajachel · attraction, Panajachel4.6 km - Mirador · viewpoint, Santa Catarina Palopó4.6 km - Aguas calientes santa Catarina, Panajachel · attraction, Lago De Atitlan4.7 km - Playa Pública Vista 3 Volcanes · attraction, Lago De Atitlan4.9 km - Nahual Panajachel Tours, $25 · attraction, Panajachel4.9 km - Puente de Motos , Panajachel · attraction, Panajachel4.9 km - Carazon de Panajachel · viewpoint, Panajachel4.9 km - Galaria La Momosteca · gallery, Panajachel5.3 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 Andrés Semetabaj - 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) · Quezaltenango44 km - La Aurora International Airport (GUA) · Guatemala City66 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:34) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:21, sunset around 17:37). 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 Andrés Semetabaj Open gazetteers list **34 villages, towns and localities** in San Andrés Semetabaj. The largest with a recorded population: San Andrés Semetabaj (2,605). Settlements here lie between about 1,887 m and 2,348 m above sea level (median 2,119 m). - Caliaj - Choaquec - Chuisajcap - Chuisajcá - Chuiti Estancia - Chuitinamit - Chuiyá - Colonia Lomas de Atitlán - Godínez - La Comunidad - Las Canoas - Las Cruces - Los Robles - Mirador - Pacaman El Mirador - Pacamán - Pamuch - Panalachaj - Panimaché III - Panimaché IV - Panimatzalam - Paquim - Patzaj - Residenciales Lomas de Atitlán - Sacutiú - San Andrés Semetabaj - Tocache - Xecotoj - Xejabí - Xejuyú I - Xejuyú II - Xepec - Xequistel - Ídolos 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 Andrés Semetabaj Named natural and historic features inside San Andrés Semetabaj, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 6 rivers and streams. - Riachuelo Lastor - Río Los Chocoyos - Río Los Molinos - Río Neyo - Río Paxulá - Río Sarajmaj 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 Andrés Semetabaj and the best time to visit In San Andrés Semetabaj, the warmest month is Apr (average 17 °C) and the coolest is Jan (13 °C). About 1,857 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (353 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 13 6 Feb 14 7 Mar 16 22 Apr 17 63 May 17 217 Jun 16 315 Jul 16 226 Aug 16 289 Sep 16 353 Oct 15 291 Nov 14 58 Dec 14 10 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Andrés Semetabaj Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro Clínico Panajachel · Panajachel 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.75300&mlon=-91.14383#map=17/14.75300/-91.14383) Bank Banrural · Panajachel 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.74623&mlon=-91.15365#map=17/14.74623/-91.15365) ATM Bitcoin ATM · Panajachel 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.74147&mlon=-91.15547#map=17/14.74147/-91.15547) Petrol pump Texaco · San Andrés Semetabaj 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.73184&mlon=-91.10926#map=17/14.73184/-91.10926) Hotel Hotel, El Chaparral - Oficial · Panajachel 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.75200&mlon=-91.14344#map=17/14.75200/-91.14344) Mall Gran Plaza Asis · Panajachel 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.74671&mlon=-91.15249#map=17/14.74671/-91.15249) School Escuela Kikoten · San Andrés Semetabaj 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.74555&mlon=-91.13278#map=17/14.74555/-91.13278) College Centro de Idiomas - CEI UVG Altiplano · Panajachel 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.73856&mlon=-91.15027#map=17/14.73856/-91.15027) Police station PNC · Panajachel 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.74573&mlon=-91.15260#map=17/14.74573/-91.15260) 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 Andrés Semetabaj Places mapped inside San Andrés Semetabaj in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps1 - Schools2 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants3 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 Sololá Department - Concepción - Lago De Atitlan - Nahualá - Panajachel - San Antonio Palopó - San José Chacayá - San Juan La Laguna - San Lucas Tolimán - San Marcos La Laguna - San Pablo La Laguna - San Pedro La Laguna - Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán - Santa Catarina Palopó - Santa Clara La Laguna - Santa Cruz La Laguna - Santa Lucía Utatlán - Santa María Visitación - Santiago Atitlán - Sololá ## Quick answers - Where is San Andrés Semetabaj?In Sololá Department, Guatemala - What is the population of San Andrés Semetabaj?15,531 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in San Andrés Semetabaj?About 24 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of San Andrés Semetabaj?About 293 people per km² - What borders San Andrés Semetabaj?Chichicastenango, Concepción, Panajachel, Patzún, San Antonio Palopó, Santa Catarina Palopó and Tecpán Guatemala - What is there to see in San Andrés Semetabaj?El Castillo Hostel Retreat, Mirador Mario Mendez Montenegro - What time zone is San Andrés Semetabaj in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Andrés Semetabaj?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in San Andrés Semetabaj?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Andrés Semetabaj?34 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Andrés Semetabaj?Settlements lie between 1,887 m and 2,348 m - What is the best time to visit San Andrés Semetabaj?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Andrés Semetabaj?Centro Clínico Panajachel, about 3.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Andrés Semetabaj?Banrural, about 4.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Andrés Semetabaj?Bitcoin ATM, about 5.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Andrés Semetabaj?Texaco, about 2.5 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in San Andrés Semetabaj?1 mapped - What is the P-code of San Andrés Semetabaj?GT0709 (OCHA common operational dataset)