# San Pablo Jocopilas Municipality, Suchitepéquez Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/san-pablo-jocopilas/ Municipality · Suchitepéquez Department # San Pablo Jocopilas San Pablo Jocopilas is a municipality of Guatemala in Suchitepéquez Department. It had an estimated **23,835 people** in 2024 on 26 km² (about 913 per km²). Its main town is San Pablo Jocopilas. 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 23,835people (2024) - 26.1km² - 3mapped services - 677 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Pablo Jocopilas? San Pablo Jocopilas had an estimated **23,835 people** in 2024 — 3.8% of Suchitepéquez Department, 224th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,041 women for every 1,000 men (above the Suchitepéquez Department figure of 1,018). Spread over 26 km², that is about **913 people per km²**, 43rd of 340 municipalities. 26.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.2% 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 49 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,167** 5–9 ****2,124** 10–14 ****2,109** 15–19 ****2,704** 20–24 ****2,689** 25–29 ****2,239** 30–34 ****1,943** 35–39 ****1,674** 40–44 ****1,410** 45–49 ****1,155** 50–54 ****830** 55–59 ****722** 60–64 ****587** 65–69 ****443** 70+ ****1,039** 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 Pablo Jocopilas? San Pablo Jocopilas lies in [Suchitepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Chicacao](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/chicacao/), [Samayac](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/samayac/), [San Antonio Suchitepéquez](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/san-antonio-suchitepequez/), [Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/solola/santa-catarina-ixtahuacan/) and [Santo Tomás La Unión](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/santo-tomas-la-union/). By area it is the 303rd largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 1.2% of [Suchitepéquez Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/suchitepequez/). The centre of San Pablo Jocopilas is about 99 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 10 km from Mazatenango, the main town of Suchitepéquez Department. The centre point is at 14.5945° N, 91.4311° 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 Pablo Jocopilas OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in San Pablo Jocopilas: 1 archaeological site. - Chocolá · archaeological site ### Nearby, outside San Pablo Jocopilas - Mazatenango, Central Parq · attraction, Mazatenango10 km - Reserva Natural Privada Las Nubes · nature reserve, San Francisco Zapotitlán10 km - Reserva Natural Privada Los Castaños · nature reserve, Chicacao10 km - Parque Regional Municipal Cerro Ajaw · nature reserve, San Juan La Laguna10 km - Reserva Natural Privada Los Castaños · nature reserve, Chicacao11 km - Reserva Natural Privada Altamira · nature reserve, San Francisco Zapotitlán12 km - Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala-CUNSUROC · viewpoint, Mazatenango12 km - Parque Regional Municipal Cerro Panan · nature reserve, Chicacao13 km - Reserva Natural Privada Finca Asturias · nature reserve, Pueblo Nuevo13 km - Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Santo Tomás · nature reserve, Nahualá13 km - Reserva Natural Privada Milán y Anexos · nature reserve, Chicacao14 km - Parque Regional Municipal El Mirador Rey Tepepul · nature reserve, San Pedro La Laguna15 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 Pablo Jocopilas - 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) · Retalhuleu30 km - La Aurora International Airport (GUA) · Guatemala City97 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 17:38). 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 Pablo Jocopilas Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in San Pablo Jocopilas. The largest with a recorded population: San Pablo Jocopilas (20,433). Settlements here lie between about 577 m and 835 m above sea level (median 677 m). - Chocolá - Chocolá o Eca - Colonia Borbón - Colonia Linda Vista - Ixtacapa - Lolemí - Madre Mía - Microparcelamiento Piedritas - Punta de Riel - San Pablito - San Pablo Jocopilas - Sector del Campo 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 Pablo Jocopilas Named natural and historic features inside San Pablo Jocopilas, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Río La Cal 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 Pablo Jocopilas and the best time to visit In San Pablo Jocopilas, 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 Pablo Jocopilas Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Medicentro Hermano Pedro · San Antonio Suchitepéquez 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.54169&mlon=-91.41699#map=17/14.54169/-91.41699) Bank Money Gram · San Bernardino 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53961&mlon=-91.45831#map=17/14.53961/-91.45831) 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 · Samayac 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57208&mlon=-91.47128#map=17/14.57208/-91.47128) Hotel Hotel Piscina y Restaurant Mazatlan · Samayac 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.54689&mlon=-91.44289#map=17/14.54689/-91.44289) Mall Plaza Los Olivos Samayac · Samayac 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.57889&mlon=-91.46237#map=17/14.57889/-91.46237) School Escuela Primaria · Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.64424&mlon=-91.38152#map=17/14.64424/-91.38152) College Galileo Universidad · Mazatenango 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.53411&mlon=-91.49221#map=17/14.53411/-91.49221) Police station Comisaría 33 de la Policía Nacional Civil · Mazatenango 9.5 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 San Pablo Jocopilas Places mapped inside San Pablo Jocopilas in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - 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 Suchitepéquez Department - Chicacao - Cuyotenango - 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 - Santa Bárbara - Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez - Santo Tomás La Unión - Zunilito ## Quick answers - Where is San Pablo Jocopilas?In Suchitepéquez Department, Guatemala - What is the population of San Pablo Jocopilas?23,835 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in San Pablo Jocopilas?About 25 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of San Pablo Jocopilas?About 913 people per km² - What borders San Pablo Jocopilas?Chicacao, Samayac, San Antonio Suchitepéquez, Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán and Santo Tomás La Unión - What is there to see in San Pablo Jocopilas?Chocolá - What time zone is San Pablo Jocopilas in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Pablo Jocopilas?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in San Pablo Jocopilas?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Pablo Jocopilas?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Pablo Jocopilas?Settlements lie between 577 m and 835 m - What is the best time to visit San Pablo Jocopilas?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Pablo Jocopilas?Medicentro Hermano Pedro, about 6.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Pablo Jocopilas?Money Gram, about 6.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Pablo Jocopilas?Banco Banrural, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Pablo Jocopilas?Shell, about 5.0 km from the centre - What is the P-code of San Pablo Jocopilas?GT1009 (OCHA common operational dataset)