# Momostenango Municipality, Totonicapán Department – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/totonicapan/momostenango/

Municipality · Totonicapán Department 

# Momostenango

Momostenango is a municipality of Guatemala in Totonicapán Department. It had an estimated **147,439 people** in 2024 on 359 km² (about 410 per km²). Its main town is Momostenango. 202 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 43 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 147,439people (2024)
- 359km²
- 43mapped services
- 2,324 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Momostenango?

Momostenango had an estimated **147,439 people** in 2024 — 28.6% of Totonicapán Department, 15th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,090 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Totonicapán Department figure of 1,095). Spread over 359 km², that is about **410 people per km²**, 105th of 340 municipalities.

38.7% of people are children under 15 and 5.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 23 across Totonicapán Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 78 children and older people.

0–4 ****19,689**

5–9 ****19,889**

10–14 ****17,508**

15–19 ****14,866**

20–24 ****13,596**

25–29 ****11,885**

30–34 ****10,893**

35–39 ****9,100**

40–44 ****6,476**

45–49 ****5,063**

50–54 ****4,441**

55–59 ****3,565**

60–64 ****2,865**

65–69 ****2,299**

70+ ****5,304**

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 Momostenango?

Momostenango lies in [Totonicapán Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/totonicapan/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 9 other municipalities: [Huehuetenango](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/huehuetenango/), [Malacatancito](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/malacatancito/), [Sacapulas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quiche/sacapulas/), [San Bartolo](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/totonicapan/san-bartolo/), [San Carlos Sija](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/san-carlos-sija/), [San Francisco El Alto](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/totonicapan/san-francisco-el-alto/), [San Pedro Jocopilas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quiche/san-pedro-jocopilas/), [Santa Lucía La Reforma](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/totonicapan/santa-lucia-la-reforma/) and [Santa María Chiquimula](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/totonicapan/santa-maria-chiquimula/). By area it is the 71st largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 33.4% of [Totonicapán Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/totonicapan/). The centre of Momostenango is about 105 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 22 km from Totonicapán, the main town of Totonicapán Department. The centre point is at 15.1097° N, 91.3660° 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 Momostenango

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Momostenango: 2 attractions; 1 nature reserve.

- Parque Ecológico 'Pilares de Piedra Kiej', Pologuá · nature reserve
- Municipalidad de Momostenango · attraction
- Parque nacional Riscos de Momostenango · attraction

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: Momostenango

- 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

- Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) · Huehuetenango27 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu74 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:35) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:37).

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 Momostenango

Open gazetteers list **202 villages, towns and localities** in Momostenango. The largest with a recorded population: Momostenango (31,739). Settlements here lie between about 1,608 m and 2,990 m above sea level (median 2,324 m).

- Barrio Patzité
- Barrio Santa Ana
- Barrio Santa Catarina
- Barrio Santa Isabel
- Buena Vista
- Canquixajá
- Canquixjá
- Chacalte
- Chaguacán
- Chehexnándo
- Chibucup
- Chichuy
- Chicoral
- Chicorral
- Chigarcia
- Chiliax
- Chimonjón
- Chinictacaj
- Chipologuá
- Chipuerta
- Chiraxché
- Chirchop
- Chirreal
- Chisiguán
- Chitecaliax
- Chixcoy
- Choaqui
- Choasac
- Chobaquit
- Chochojercabá
- Chocojóm
- Chocruz
- Chocruzabaj
- Choerá
- Choestancia
- Choguacaxabaj
- Choguix
- Chojabalac
- Chomoxol
- Chonagües
- Chonimacanac
- Chonimajuyup
- Chonimatux
- Chonimá
- Chopuerta
- Choquisis
- Chorrancho
- Chosac
- Choxacol
- Choxám
- Choyuch
- Chuabaj
- Chuaquijbeyá
- Chuaquisis
- Chucantarí
- Chucruz
- Chuicabal
- Chuichicatón
- Chuinajtajuyub
- Chuipanquí
- Chuiquinom
- Chuitacaj
- Chuitebalam
- Chuitzotzil
- Chuixal
- Chuiyocté
- Chumunubicabaj
- Chupalá Chiquito
- Chupipil
- Chusibilá
- Cooperativa El Tejedor Momosteco
- Cuisaculeu
- Cuntzé
- El Cerezo
- El Ciprés
- El Rancho
- Jocote Seco
- Jocoteseco
- Jucataj
- Jumet
- Junacruz
- Juntacaj
- La Cumbre
- Las Lajas
- Los Ajaneles
- Los Cipreses
- Los Gallos
- Los Vicente
- Manimatacaj
- Momostenango
- Najtijuyup
- Nicajá
- Nueva Esperanza
- Pabaquit
- Pacajinacabaj
- Pacamam
- Pacamán
- Pachaguacán
- Pachaj
- Pachuchup
- Pacoc
- Pacol
- Pacop
- Pacorral
- Pacoxlaj
- Pajulutiu
- Pajumet
- Pajá
- Pajóm
- Palemop
- Palá Grande
- Pamoxol
- Pamuculicá
- Pamumus
- Panahua
- Pancá
- Panictacaj
- Panimachaj
- Panimasabal
- Paoj
- Paquiac
- Paquisis
- Paraxché
- Parcialidad López
- Parraxacán
- Pasacobín
- Pasajoc
- Pasaniep
- Pasanyer
- Pasaquiquim
- Pasuc
- Pasutuj
- Patacaj
- Patrubalá
- Patulup
- Patum
- Patuney
- Patzaquibal
- Patziquiché
- Patzoquit
- Paviolín
- Pavoronché
- Paxac
- Paxiquinché
- Paxparanac
- Paxuculoj
- Payaxu
- Paúl
- Perrá
- Piedra Tambor
- Pino Grande
- Pitzal
- Pologuá
- Pueblo Viejo
- Quijquemeyá
- Rachoquel
- Sajcamilaj
- Salitre
- San José Siguilá
- San Luis
- San Luis Cajulá
- San Rafael Racaná
- Santa Ana
- Sicalbé
- Tierra Blanca
- Tierra Colorada
- Tuinayá
- Tunayac
- Tzampoclaj
- Tzanjón
- Xacaltá
- Xacaná
- Xeabaj
- Xealas
- Xebucup
- Xecabalcul
- Xecalija
- Xecamjá
- Xecamposanto
- Xecruz
- Xelomoguá
- Xemumús
- Xepón
- Xepón Chiquito
- Xepón Grande
- Xequemeyá
- Xequilijá
- Xesaclac
- Xetaljá
- Xetrubalá
- Xetzoquit
- Xiquinsiguán
- Xoaculeu
- Xocojóm
- Xolajap
- Xolbé
- Xolcachelaj
- Xoljoc
- Xolojoc
- Xuabaj
- Xucacá
- Xucá

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 Momostenango

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

### Water

36 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Panimachaj
- Arroyo Patuj
- Quebrada Cachochquel
- Quebrada Chopuerta
- Quebrada El Barranco
- Quebrada El Salitre
- Quebrada Guacaxabaj
- Quebrada Nicaja
- Quebrada Pacamanchá
- Quebrada Parracana
- Quebrada Xesocop
- Quebrada Yamayic
- Río Alajsimier
- Río Cajulá
- Río Chiaj
- Río Cuxcubel
- Río Maquicha
- Río Momosteco
- Río Moxl
- Río Mérida
- Río Pacajsiniep
- Río Pachaquiejbeyá
- Río Pajá
- Río Palá

…and 12 more.

### Hills and mountains

15 mountains.

- Cerro Socob · 3,085 m
- Cerro Chochochinjuyup · 2,939 m
- Montaña Jolompar · 2,873 m
- Cerro Xecaxjoj · 2,847 m
- Cerro Panimasac · 2,834 m
- Cerro Muchulicabaj · 2,727 m
- Cerro Pamamutz · 2,703 m
- Cerro Chuimumus · 2,553 m
- Cerro Patzotzil · 2,384 m
- Cerro Chujuyup · 2,007 m
- Cerro Najtijuyup · 1,992 m
- Cerro Paquix · 1,991 m
- Cerro Cholomango · 1,979 m
- Cerro Chijnimajuyup · 1,952 m
- Cerro Peña Colorada · 1,864 m

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Parque Nacional Riscos de Momostenango

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 Momostenango and the best time to visit

In Momostenango, the warmest month is Apr (average 17 °C) and the coolest is Jan (13 °C). About 1,857 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (353 mm) and the driest Jan (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 13 6 

Feb 14 7 

Mar 16 22 

Apr 17 63 

May 17 217 

Jun 16 315 

Jul 16 226 

Aug 16 289 

Sep 16 353 

Oct 15 291 

Nov 14 58 

Dec 14 10 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Momostenango

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital de Especialidades · Momostenango 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.04443&mlon=-91.41220#map=17/15.04443/-91.41220) 

Bank Cooperativa Cosami · Momostenango 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.04714&mlon=-91.40995#map=17/15.04714/-91.40995) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Totonicapán 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.90938&mlon=-91.37242#map=17/14.90938/-91.37242) 

Petrol pump TEXACO · Momostenango 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.05006&mlon=-91.41381#map=17/15.05006/-91.41381) 

Hotel Vista Real · Momostenango 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.04975&mlon=-91.41384#map=17/15.04975/-91.41384) 

Mall Plaza Comercial Pacheco · San Francisco El Alto 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.94374&mlon=-91.44463#map=17/14.94374/-91.44463) 

School Colegio Hno. Pedro de Bethancourt · Momostenango 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.04050&mlon=-91.39354#map=17/15.04050/-91.39354) 

College Integridad · Momostenango 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.04634&mlon=-91.41102#map=17/15.04634/-91.41102) 

Police station Academia de Policia PNC · Malacatancito 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.30890&mlon=-91.45983#map=17/15.30890/-91.45983) 

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 Momostenango

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks6
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels5
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants13

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 Totonicapán Department

- San Andrés Xecul
- San Bartolo
- San Cristóbal Totonicapán
- San Francisco El Alto
- Santa Lucía La Reforma
- Santa María Chiquimula
- Totonicapán

## Quick answers

- Where is Momostenango?In Totonicapán Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Momostenango?147,439 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Momostenango?About 21 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Momostenango?About 410 people per km²
- What borders Momostenango?Huehuetenango, Malacatancito, Sacapulas, San Bartolo, San Carlos Sija, San Francisco El Alto, San Pedro Jocopilas, Santa Lucía La Reforma and Santa María Chiquimula
- What is there to see in Momostenango?Municipalidad de Momostenango, Parque Ecológico 'Pilares de Piedra Kiej', Pologuá, Parque nacional Riscos de Momostenango
- What time zone is Momostenango in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Momostenango?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Momostenango?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Momostenango?202 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Momostenango?Settlements lie between 1,608 m and 2,990 m
- What is the highest point in Momostenango?Cerro Socob (3,085 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Momostenango?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Momostenango?Hospital de Especialidades, about 8.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Momostenango?Cooperativa Cosami, about 8.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Momostenango?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Momostenango?TEXACO, about 8.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Momostenango?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Momostenango?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Momostenango?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Momostenango?GT0805 (OCHA common operational dataset)