# Pueblo Nuevo Municipality, Suchitepéquez Department – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/pueblo-nuevo/

Municipality · Suchitepéquez Department 

# Pueblo Nuevo

Pueblo Nuevo is a municipality of Guatemala in Suchitepéquez Department. It had an estimated **12,483 people** in 2024 on 19 km² (about 674 per km²). Its main town is Pueblo Nuevo. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 12,483people (2024)
- 18.5km²
- 996 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Pueblo Nuevo?

Pueblo Nuevo had an estimated **12,483 people** in 2024 — 2.0% of Suchitepéquez Department, 300th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,031 women for every 1,000 men (above the Suchitepéquez Department figure of 1,018). Spread over 19 km², that is about **674 people per km²**, 56th of 340 municipalities.

28.7% of people are children under 15 and 6.2% 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 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,169**

5–9 ****1,180**

10–14 ****1,237**

15–19 ****1,472**

20–24 ****1,332**

25–29 ****1,106**

30–34 ****1,019**

35–39 ****845**

40–44 ****688**

45–49 ****533**

50–54 ****449**

55–59 ****362**

60–64 ****312**

65–69 ****250**

70+ ****529**

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 Pueblo Nuevo?

Pueblo Nuevo lies in [Suchitepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Nahualá](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/solola/nahuala/), [San Andrés Villa Seca](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/san-andres-villa-seca/), [San Felipe](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/san-felipe/), [San Francisco Zapotitlán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/san-francisco-zapotitlan/) and [Zunil](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/zunil/). By area it is the 313th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 0.9% of [Suchitepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/). The centre of Pueblo Nuevo is about 109 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 15 km from Mazatenango, the main town of Suchitepéquez Department. The centre point is at 14.6681° N, 91.5301° 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 Pueblo Nuevo

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Pueblo Nuevo: 1 nature reserve.

- Reserva Natural Privada Finca Asturias · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Pueblo Nuevo

- Reserva Natural Privada Altamira · nature reserve, San Francisco Zapotitlán2.4 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Las Nubes · nature reserve, San Francisco Zapotitlán3.4 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santo Tomás · nature reserve, Nahualá6.2 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca Patrocinio · nature reserve, El Palmar8.2 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santiaguito · nature reserve, El Palmar8.5 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santa María · nature reserve, Quetzaltenango9.0 km
- Santiaguito · volcano, El Palmar9.2 km
- Mirador al Volcan Santiaguito · viewpoint, Quetzaltenango10 km
- Volcán Santa María · volcano, Quetzaltenango10 km
- Mochila · attraction, Nahualá10 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca la Bohemia · nature reserve, El Palmar10 km
- Centro Recreativo Las cascadas · attraction, Santa Cruz Muluá10 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: Pueblo Nuevo

- 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) · Quezaltenango22 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu24 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 Pueblo Nuevo

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Pueblo Nuevo. The largest with a recorded population: Pueblo Nuevo (3,116). Settlements here lie between about 962 m and 1,071 m above sea level (median 996 m).

- El Mangal
- Guadalupe
- Las Haciendas II
- Las Rosas
- Lotificación Las Haciendas II
- Pueblo Nuevo
- San Francisco Pecul

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).

## Weather in Pueblo Nuevo and the best time to visit

In Pueblo Nuevo, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (21 °C). About 1,883 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (346 mm) and the driest Jan (4 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 21 4 

Feb 22 6 

Mar 23 18 

Apr 24 64 

May 24 231 

Jun 23 316 

Jul 23 234 

Aug 23 292 

Sep 22 346 

Oct 22 302 

Nov 21 61 

Dec 21 8 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pueblo Nuevo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Atención Permanente · San Felipe 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.64546&mlon=-91.55868#map=17/14.64546/-91.55868) 

Bank Banrural · San Felipe 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.64657&mlon=-91.55694#map=17/14.64657/-91.55694) 

ATM Banco Banrural · Mazatenango 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53364&mlon=-91.50850#map=17/14.53364/-91.50850) 

Petrol pump Shell · San Felipe 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.62642&mlon=-91.59147#map=17/14.62642/-91.59147) 

Hotel Patrocino Private Nature Reserve · San Felipe 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.66255&mlon=-91.55151#map=17/14.66255/-91.55151) 

Mall Plaza Express Zapotitlán · San Francisco Zapotitlán 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.59854&mlon=-91.51878#map=17/14.59854/-91.51878) 

School INED El Palmar · San Felipe 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.64691&mlon=-91.55646#map=17/14.64691/-91.55646) 

College Cunreu-Usac/Turismo · San Martín Zapotitlán 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.61649&mlon=-91.58256#map=17/14.61649/-91.58256) 

Police station Sub-Estacion 33-12 · Cuyotenango 15 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.

## Other municipalities in Suchitepéquez Department

- Chicacao
- Cuyotenango
- Mazatenango
- Patulul
- 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 Pueblo Nuevo?In Suchitepéquez Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Pueblo Nuevo?12,483 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pueblo Nuevo?About 24 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pueblo Nuevo?About 674 people per km²
- What borders Pueblo Nuevo?Nahualá, San Andrés Villa Seca, San Felipe, San Francisco Zapotitlán and Zunil
- What is there to see in Pueblo Nuevo?Reserva Natural Privada Finca Asturias
- What time zone is Pueblo Nuevo in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Pueblo Nuevo?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Pueblo Nuevo?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pueblo Nuevo?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pueblo Nuevo?Settlements lie between 962 m and 1,071 m
- What is the best time to visit Pueblo Nuevo?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pueblo Nuevo?Centro de Atención Permanente, about 4.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pueblo Nuevo?Banrural, about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Pueblo Nuevo?Banco Banrural, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pueblo Nuevo?Shell, about 8.1 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Pueblo Nuevo?GT1019 (OCHA common operational dataset)