# San Francisco Zapotitlán Municipality – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/san-francisco-zapotitlan/

Municipality · Suchitepéquez Department 

# San Francisco Zapotitlán

San Francisco Zapotitlán is a municipality of Guatemala in Suchitepéquez Department. It had an estimated **26,204 people** in 2024 on 49 km² (about 536 per km²). Its main town is San Francisco Zapotitlán. 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 16 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 26,204people (2024)
- 48.9km²
- 16mapped services
- 633 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Francisco Zapotitlán?

San Francisco Zapotitlán had an estimated **26,204 people** in 2024 — 4.1% of Suchitepéquez Department, 210th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,039 women for every 1,000 men (above the Suchitepéquez Department figure of 1,018). Spread over 49 km², that is about **536 people per km²**, 79th of 340 municipalities.

28.3% of people are children under 15 and 6.6% 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 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,409**

5–9 ****2,491**

10–14 ****2,508**

15–19 ****2,827**

20–24 ****2,787**

25–29 ****2,407**

30–34 ****2,185**

35–39 ****1,740**

40–44 ****1,514**

45–49 ****1,137**

50–54 ****971**

55–59 ****816**

60–64 ****670**

65–69 ****551**

70+ ****1,191**

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 Francisco Zapotitlán?

San Francisco Zapotitlán lies in [Suchitepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Cuyotenango](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/cuyotenango/), [Mazatenango](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/mazatenango/), [Nahualá](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/solola/nahuala/), [Pueblo Nuevo](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/pueblo-nuevo/), [San Andrés Villa Seca](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/retalhuleu/san-andres-villa-seca/), [Zunil](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/zunil/) and [Zunilito](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/zunilito/). By area it is the 272nd largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 2.3% of [Suchitepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/). The centre of San Francisco Zapotitlán is about 108 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 11 km from Mazatenango, the main town of Suchitepéquez Department. The centre point is at 14.6329° N, 91.5207° 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 Francisco Zapotitlán

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in San Francisco Zapotitlán: 2 nature reserves.

- Reserva Natural Privada Altamira · nature reserve
- Reserva Natural Privada Las Nubes · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside San Francisco Zapotitlán

- Reserva Natural Privada Finca Asturias · nature reserve, Pueblo Nuevo5.5 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santo Tomás · nature reserve, Nahualá8.7 km
- Centro Recreativo Las cascadas · attraction, Santa Cruz Muluá9.1 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca Patrocinio · nature reserve, El Palmar9.9 km
- Chocolá · archaeological site, San Pablo Jocopilas10 km
- Xocomil · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá11 km
- Xetulul · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá11 km
- IRTRA XEJUYUP · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá11 km
- Mazatenango, Central Parq · attraction, Mazatenango11 km
- Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala-CUNSUROC · viewpoint, Mazatenango12 km
- Xejuyup · theme park, Santa Cruz Muluá12 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santiaguito · nature reserve, El Palmar12 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 Francisco Zapotitlán

- 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) · Retalhuleu23 km
- Tapachula International Airport (TAP) · Tapachula93 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 San Francisco Zapotitlán

Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in San Francisco Zapotitlán. The largest with a recorded population: San Francisco Zapotitlán (22,533). Settlements here lie between about 511 m and 779 m above sea level (median 633 m).

- Buena Vista
- Comunidad de Autogestión Licenciado Argueta
- La Perla
- Las Ánimas
- Lotificación Altos de San Francisco
- Lotificación del Río Premier
- Palestina
- San Francisco Zapotitlán
- San José
- Sector Río Negro

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 Francisco Zapotitlán

Named natural and historic features inside San Francisco Zapotitlán, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Río Gualmaxán
- Río Pancero
- Río Sis Chiquito

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 Francisco Zapotitlán and the best time to visit

In San Francisco Zapotitlán, 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 San Francisco Zapotitlán

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Atención Permanente · San Felipe 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.64546&mlon=-91.55868#map=17/14.64546/-91.55868) 

Bank Tomas franco · San Francisco Zapotitlán 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.60005&mlon=-91.53011#map=17/14.60005/-91.53011) 

ATM Banco Banrural · Mazatenango 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53364&mlon=-91.50850#map=17/14.53364/-91.50850) 

Petrol pump Shell · San Felipe 7.6 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 4.7 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 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.59854&mlon=-91.51878#map=17/14.59854/-91.51878) 

School INEBD Zunilito · Zunilito 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.61207&mlon=-91.50970#map=17/14.61207/-91.50970) 

College IBACOOP San Francisco · San Francisco Zapotitlán 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.58548&mlon=-91.52489#map=17/14.58548/-91.52489) 

Police station Policia Nacional Civil · Mazatenango 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53461&mlon=-91.50327#map=17/14.53461/-91.50327) 

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 Francisco Zapotitlán

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

- Banks9
- Hotels1
- Shopping malls1
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants4

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
- Samayac
- San Antonio Suchitepéquez
- San Bernardino
- 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 San Francisco Zapotitlán?In Suchitepéquez Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of San Francisco Zapotitlán?26,204 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Francisco Zapotitlán?About 25 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Francisco Zapotitlán?About 536 people per km²
- What borders San Francisco Zapotitlán?Cuyotenango, Mazatenango, Nahualá, Pueblo Nuevo, San Andrés Villa Seca, Zunil and Zunilito
- What is there to see in San Francisco Zapotitlán?Reserva Natural Privada Altamira, Reserva Natural Privada Las Nubes
- What time zone is San Francisco Zapotitlán in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Francisco Zapotitlán?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in San Francisco Zapotitlán?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Francisco Zapotitlán?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Francisco Zapotitlán?Settlements lie between 511 m and 779 m
- What is the best time to visit San Francisco Zapotitlán?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Francisco Zapotitlán?Centro de Atención Permanente, about 4.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Francisco Zapotitlán?Tomas franco, about 3.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Francisco Zapotitlán?Banco Banrural, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Francisco Zapotitlán?Shell, about 7.6 km from the centre
- How many banks are in San Francisco Zapotitlán?9 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Francisco Zapotitlán?GT1003 (OCHA common operational dataset)