# Cuyotenango Municipality, Suchitepéquez Department – Villages

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Municipality · Suchitepéquez Department 

# Cuyotenango

Cuyotenango is a municipality of Guatemala in Suchitepéquez Department. It had an estimated **39,280 people** in 2024 on 89 km² (about 440 per km²). Its main town is Cuyotenango. 21 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 35 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 39,280people (2024)
- 89.2km²
- 35mapped services
- 365 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Cuyotenango?

Cuyotenango had an estimated **39,280 people** in 2024 — 6.2% of Suchitepéquez Department, 149th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,009 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Suchitepéquez Department figure of 1,018). Spread over 89 km², that is about **440 people per km²**, 97th of 340 municipalities.

30.0% of people are children under 15 and 6.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 24 across Suchitepéquez Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,966**

5–9 ****3,993**

10–14 ****3,818**

15–19 ****4,372**

20–24 ****4,155**

25–29 ****3,613**

30–34 ****3,205**

35–39 ****2,529**

40–44 ****2,123**

45–49 ****1,653**

50–54 ****1,363**

55–59 ****1,178**

60–64 ****949**

65–69 ****693**

70+ ****1,670**

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 Cuyotenango?

Cuyotenango lies in [Suchitepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Mazatenango](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/mazatenango/), [San Andrés Villa Seca](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/san-andres-villa-seca/), [San Francisco Zapotitlán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/san-francisco-zapotitlan/), [San José La Máquina](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/san-jose-la-maquina/) and [San Lorenzo](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/san-lorenzo/). By area it is the 219th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 4.1% of [Suchitepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/). The centre of Cuyotenango is about 115 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 8.2 km from Mazatenango, the main town of Suchitepéquez Department. The centre point is at 14.4951° N, 91.5682° 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 Cuyotenango

### Nearby, outside Cuyotenango

- Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala-CUNSUROC · viewpoint, Mazatenango6.3 km
- Mazatenango, Central Parq · attraction, Mazatenango8.3 km
- Turicentro Villas Aracely · attraction, Santa Cruz Muluá9.0 km
- Dino Park · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá12 km
- Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria · museum, Retalhuleu12 km
- Xetulul · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá12 km
- Xocomil · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá12 km
- IRTRA XEJUYUP · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá12 km
- Centro Recreativo Las cascadas · attraction, Santa Cruz Muluá13 km
- La Sirena · memorial, Retalhuleu13 km
- A los Trabajadores · memorial, Retalhuleu13 km
- Tractorcito · monument, Retalhuleu13 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: Cuyotenango

- 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

- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu14 km
- Tapachula International Airport (TAP) · Tapachula92 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:39).

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 Cuyotenango

Open gazetteers list **21 villages, towns and localities** in Cuyotenango. The largest with a recorded population: Cuyotenango (10,825). Settlements here lie between about 94 m and 463 m above sea level (median 365 m).

- Brisas del Xula
- Chacalté Aparicio
- Chacalté Aparicio II
- Chacalté Aparicio Numero 1
- Chacalté Sis
- Concepción La Ceiba
- Cuyotenango
- El Delirio
- El Progreso
- El Tular
- Guachipilín
- Icán
- La Máquina
- Los Arcos
- Los Llanos
- Lotificación Los Arcos
- Residenciales Santa Isabel
- San Rafael Quixquil
- Santa Isabel
- Santa Teresa
- Sicán

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 Cuyotenango

Named natural and historic features inside Cuyotenango, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Riachuelo Besá
- Río Cameyá
- Río Cuache
- Río El Candelero
- Río Ixcús
- Río Los Ajos
- Río Los Coches
- Río Xulá

### Estates

2 estates.

- Hacienda Palmeras
- Ranchería de Finca San Rafael Olimpo

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 Cuyotenango and the best time to visit

In Cuyotenango, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 2,100 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (377 mm) and the driest Feb (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 24 7 

Feb 25 6 

Mar 26 23 

Apr 27 75 

May 27 276 

Jun 26 342 

Jul 26 264 

Aug 26 319 

Sep 25 377 

Oct 25 329 

Nov 25 73 

Dec 25 10 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Cuyotenango

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Igss Mazatenango · Mazatenango 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53558&mlon=-91.52063#map=17/14.53558/-91.52063) 

Bank G&T Continental · Cuyotenango 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.54073&mlon=-91.57130#map=17/14.54073/-91.57130) 

ATM Tienda el Alfarero · Mazatenango 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.52440&mlon=-91.52236#map=17/14.52440/-91.52236) 

Petrol pump Estación de Servicio San Luis Posadas · Cuyotenango 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.52745&mlon=-91.57730#map=17/14.52745/-91.57730) 

Hotel Hotel Malibu Restaurante y Piscina · Cuyotenango 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53878&mlon=-91.55134#map=17/14.53878/-91.55134) 

Mall Despensa Familiar · Cuyotenango 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.54116&mlon=-91.57111#map=17/14.54116/-91.57111) 

School INEB De Telesecundaria Cantón Guachipilín Zona 1, Cuyotenango, Such. · Cuyotenango 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53330&mlon=-91.56670#map=17/14.53330/-91.56670) 

College CUNSUROC · Mazatenango 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.52890&mlon=-91.52113#map=17/14.52890/-91.52113) 

Police station Sub-Estacion 33-12 · Cuyotenango 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53969&mlon=-91.57082#map=17/14.53969/-91.57082) 

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 Cuyotenango

Places mapped inside Cuyotenango in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Banks2
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels6
- Shopping malls1
- Schools1
- Pharmacies8
- Restaurants9
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics1

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 Suchitepéquez Department

- Chicacao
- Mazatenango
- Patulul
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Río Bravo
- Samayac
- San Antonio Suchitepéquez
- San Bernardino
- San Francisco Zapotitlán
- San Gabriel
- San José El Ídolo
- San José La Máquina
- San Juan Bautista
- San Lorenzo
- San Miguel Panán
- San Pablo Jocopilas
- Santa Bárbara
- Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez
- Santo Tomás La Unión
- Zunilito

## Quick answers

- Where is Cuyotenango?In Suchitepéquez Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Cuyotenango?39,280 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Cuyotenango?About 24 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Cuyotenango?About 440 people per km²
- What borders Cuyotenango?Mazatenango, San Andrés Villa Seca, San Francisco Zapotitlán, San José La Máquina and San Lorenzo
- What is there to see in Cuyotenango?Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala-CUNSUROC, Mazatenango, Central Parq, Turicentro Villas Aracely, Dino Park
- What time zone is Cuyotenango in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Cuyotenango?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Cuyotenango?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Cuyotenango?21 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Cuyotenango?Settlements lie between 94 m and 463 m
- What is the best time to visit Cuyotenango?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Cuyotenango?Igss Mazatenango, about 6.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Cuyotenango?G&T Continental, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Cuyotenango?Tienda el Alfarero, about 5.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Cuyotenango?Estación de Servicio San Luis Posadas, about 3.7 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Cuyotenango?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Cuyotenango?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Cuyotenango?GT1002 (OCHA common operational dataset)