# Samayac Municipality, Suchitepéquez Department – Villages

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Municipality · Suchitepéquez Department 

# Samayac

Samayac is a municipality of Guatemala in Suchitepéquez Department. It had an estimated **27,525 people** in 2024 on 26 km² (about 1,066 per km²). 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 27,525people (2024)
- 25.8km²
- 10mapped services
- 602 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Samayac?

Samayac had an estimated **27,525 people** in 2024 — 4.3% of Suchitepéquez Department, 199th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,018 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Suchitepéquez Department figure of 1,018). Spread over 26 km², that is about **1,066 people per km²**, 32nd of 340 municipalities.

27.6% of people are children under 15 and 6.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 24 across Suchitepéquez Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,480**

5–9 ****2,546**

10–14 ****2,565**

15–19 ****3,038**

20–24 ****2,938**

25–29 ****2,660**

30–34 ****2,311**

35–39 ****1,920**

40–44 ****1,636**

45–49 ****1,266**

50–54 ****1,026**

55–59 ****814**

60–64 ****661**

65–69 ****525**

70+ ****1,139**

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 Samayac?

Samayac lies in [Suchitepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Mazatenango](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/mazatenango/), [Nahualá](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/solola/nahuala/), [San Antonio Suchitepéquez](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/san-antonio-suchitepequez/), [San Bernardino](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/san-bernardino/), [San Pablo Jocopilas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/san-pablo-jocopilas/) and [Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/solola/santa-catarina-ixtahuacan/). By area it is the 305th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 1.2% of [Suchitepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/). The centre of Samayac is about 103 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 5.5 km from Mazatenango, the main town of Suchitepéquez Department. The centre point is at 14.5727° N, 91.4704° 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 Samayac

### Nearby, outside Samayac

- Mazatenango, Central Parq · attraction, Mazatenango5.5 km
- Chocolá · archaeological site, San Pablo Jocopilas6.8 km
- Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala-CUNSUROC · viewpoint, Mazatenango7.3 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Las Nubes · nature reserve, San Francisco Zapotitlán10.0 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Altamira · nature reserve, San Francisco Zapotitlán12 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca Asturias · nature reserve, Pueblo Nuevo13 km
- Centro Recreativo Las cascadas · attraction, Santa Cruz Muluá14 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santo Tomás · nature reserve, Nahualá15 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Los Castaños · nature reserve, Chicacao15 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Cerro Ajaw · nature reserve, San Juan La Laguna15 km
- Xocomil · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá15 km
- Xetulul · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá16 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: Samayac

- 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) · Retalhuleu25 km
- Tapachula International Airport (TAP) · Tapachula100 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 06:22, 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 Samayac

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Samayac. The largest with a recorded population: Samayac (8,994). Settlements here lie between about 436 m and 734 m above sea level (median 602 m).

- Buena Vista Nimá II
- Chiguaxté
- Colonia Nimá I
- Colonia Rogelio Ovalle
- Cutzama
- El Progreso
- La Montañita
- La Unión
- Lotificación El Prado
- Lotificación Monte Bello
- Pumá
- Quilá
- Residencial El Calvario
- Samayac
- San Antonio
- San Antonio Manchuria
- San Antonio Nimá
- San Francisco Pumá

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 Samayac and the best time to visit

In Samayac, 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 Samayac

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Salud · San Bernardino 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.54221&mlon=-91.45813#map=17/14.54221/-91.45813) 

Bank Money Gram · San Bernardino 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53961&mlon=-91.45831#map=17/14.53961/-91.45831) 

ATM Banco Banrural · Mazatenango 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53364&mlon=-91.50850#map=17/14.53364/-91.50850) 

Petrol pump Shell · Samayac 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57208&mlon=-91.47128#map=17/14.57208/-91.47128) 

Hotel Hotel y Restaurantes Matisha · San Bernardino 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.54031&mlon=-91.46865#map=17/14.54031/-91.46865) 

Mall Plaza Los Olivos Samayac · Samayac 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57889&mlon=-91.46237#map=17/14.57889/-91.46237) 

School Complejo Educativo Bilingue Del Sur Occidente · Mazatenango 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53316&mlon=-91.48217#map=17/14.53316/-91.48217) 

College Universidad Rural Sede Mazatenango · Mazatenango 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.54110&mlon=-91.49888#map=17/14.54110/-91.49888) 

Police station Comisaría 33 de la Policía Nacional Civil · Mazatenango 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53322&mlon=-91.49202#map=17/14.53322/-91.49202) 

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 Samayac

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

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels2
- Shopping malls1
- Restaurants5

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
- Cuyotenango
- Mazatenango
- Patulul
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Río Bravo
- 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 Samayac?In Suchitepéquez Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Samayac?27,525 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Samayac?About 25 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Samayac?About 1,066 people per km²
- What borders Samayac?Mazatenango, Nahualá, San Antonio Suchitepéquez, San Bernardino, San Pablo Jocopilas and Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán
- What is there to see in Samayac?Mazatenango, Central Parq, Chocolá, Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala-CUNSUROC, Reserva Natural Privada Las Nubes
- What time zone is Samayac in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Samayac?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Samayac?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Samayac?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Samayac?Settlements lie between 436 m and 734 m
- What is the best time to visit Samayac?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Samayac?Centro de Salud, about 3.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Samayac?Money Gram, about 3.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Samayac?Banco Banrural, about 6.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Samayac?Shell, about 0.1 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Samayac?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Samayac?GT1008 (OCHA common operational dataset)