# San Andrés Xecul Municipality, Totonicapán Department

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Municipality · Totonicapán Department 

# San Andrés Xecul

San Andrés Xecul is a municipality of Guatemala in Totonicapán Department. It had an estimated **31,304 people** in 2024 on 16 km² (about 1,898 per km²). Its main town is San Andrés Xecul. 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 31,304people (2024)
- 16.5km²
- 2mapped services
- 2,716 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Andrés Xecul?

San Andrés Xecul had an estimated **31,304 people** in 2024 — 6.1% of Totonicapán Department, 178th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,107 women for every 1,000 men (above the Totonicapán Department figure of 1,095). Spread over 16 km², that is about **1,898 people per km²**, 12th of 340 municipalities.

33.3% of people are children under 15 and 4.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 23 across Totonicapán Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,617**

5–9 ****3,478**

10–14 ****3,318**

15–19 ****3,554**

20–24 ****3,554**

25–29 ****2,894**

30–34 ****2,493**

35–39 ****2,138**

40–44 ****1,551**

45–49 ****1,231**

50–54 ****939**

55–59 ****745**

60–64 ****540**

65–69 ****435**

70+ ****817**

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 Andrés Xecul?

San Andrés Xecul lies in [Totonicapán Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/totonicapan/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Olintepeque](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/olintepeque/), [Quetzaltenango](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/quetzaltenango/), [Salcajá](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/salcaja/), [San Cristóbal Totonicapán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/totonicapan/san-cristobal-totonicapan/) and [San Francisco La Unión](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/san-francisco-la-union/). By area it is the 319th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 1.5% of [Totonicapán Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/totonicapan/). The centre of San Andrés Xecul is about 110 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 15 km from Totonicapán, the main town of Totonicapán Department. The centre point is at 14.9107° N, 91.4973° 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 Andrés Xecul

### Nearby, outside San Andrés Xecul

- Homenaje al Emigrante Salcajense · monument, Salcajá4.9 km
- Lagunita - 10Q · attraction, Salcajá5.1 km
- Mirador Del Cementerio · viewpoint, Salcajá5.2 km
- Castillo El Carmen · castle or fort, Salcajá5.7 km
- Monumento a Tecún Umán · monument, Quetzaltenango6.3 km
- El más grande mercado del Centro America todos los viernes · attraction, San Francisco El Alto7.0 km
- El Tinajon · monument, Quetzaltenango7.5 km
- Tertulianos · museum, Quetzaltenango7.6 km
- Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango · museum, Quetzaltenango7.7 km
- Railway Museum Los Altos · museum, Quetzaltenango7.8 km
- Benito Juárez · monument, Quetzaltenango7.8 km
- Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya · museum, Quetzaltenango7.8 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 Andrés Xecul

- 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) · Quezaltenango5.0 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu48 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:35) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:23, 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 Andrés Xecul

Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in San Andrés Xecul. The largest with a recorded population: San Andrés Xecul (15,074). Settlements here lie between about 2,390 m and 2,750 m above sea level (median 2,716 m).

- Chajabal
- Chirsac
- Chusuc
- Llano de los Tuises
- Pacumún
- Palomora
- Pocob
- San Andrés Xecul
- Xejuyup
- Xenajuac
- Xepoclaj

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 Andrés Xecul

Named natural and historic features inside San Andrés Xecul, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Riachuelo Chinatarén

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 Andrés Xecul and the best time to visit

In San Andrés Xecul, 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 San Andrés Xecul

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Bethesda · Olintepeque 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.88726&mlon=-91.50889#map=17/14.88726/-91.50889) 

Bank Cooperativa Salcajá R. L. · Salcajá 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.88049&mlon=-91.45867#map=17/14.88049/-91.45867) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Quetzaltenango 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84326&mlon=-91.52320#map=17/14.84326/-91.52320) 

Petrol pump Shell · San Andrés Xecul 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91880&mlon=-91.50505#map=17/14.91880/-91.50505) 

Hotel Valle de Oro · Olintepeque 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.88303&mlon=-91.51495#map=17/14.88303/-91.51495) 

Mall Plaza Siete · Quetzaltenango 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.86866&mlon=-91.51316#map=17/14.86866/-91.51316) 

School Colegio Privado Salcajá · Salcajá 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.87708&mlon=-91.46122#map=17/14.87708/-91.46122) 

College Colegio Juan Wesley · San Cristóbal Totonicapán 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.90113&mlon=-91.45397#map=17/14.90113/-91.45397) 

Police station Policia Nacional Civil Comisaria No. 41 Xela · Quetzaltenango 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.83874&mlon=-91.51777#map=17/14.83874/-91.51777) 

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 Andrés Xecul

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Restaurants1

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

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

## Quick answers

- Where is San Andrés Xecul?In Totonicapán Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of San Andrés Xecul?31,304 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Andrés Xecul?About 22 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Andrés Xecul?About 1,898 people per km²
- What borders San Andrés Xecul?Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango, Salcajá, San Cristóbal Totonicapán and San Francisco La Unión
- What is there to see in San Andrés Xecul?Homenaje al Emigrante Salcajense, Lagunita - 10Q, Mirador Del Cementerio, Castillo El Carmen
- What time zone is San Andrés Xecul in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Andrés Xecul?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in San Andrés Xecul?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Andrés Xecul?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Andrés Xecul?Settlements lie between 2,390 m and 2,750 m
- What is the best time to visit San Andrés Xecul?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Andrés Xecul?Hospital Bethesda, about 2.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Andrés Xecul?Cooperativa Salcajá R. L., about 5.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Andrés Xecul?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 8.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Andrés Xecul?Shell, about 1.2 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in San Andrés Xecul?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Andrés Xecul?GT0804 (OCHA common operational dataset)