# San Bartolo Municipality, Totonicapán Department – Villages

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Municipality · Totonicapán Department 

# San Bartolo

San Bartolo is a municipality of Guatemala in Totonicapán Department. It had an estimated **12,742 people** in 2024 on 56 km² (about 226 per km²). Its main town is San Bartolo. 22 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 12,742people (2024)
- 56.3km²
- 2,110 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Bartolo?

San Bartolo had an estimated **12,742 people** in 2024 — 2.5% of Totonicapán Department, 296th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,095 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Totonicapán Department figure of 1,095). Spread over 56 km², that is about **226 people per km²**, 192nd of 340 municipalities.

40.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 23 across Totonicapán Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 87 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,839**

5–9 ****1,773**

10–14 ****1,583**

15–19 ****1,277**

20–24 ****1,039**

25–29 ****936**

30–34 ****866**

35–39 ****752**

40–44 ****535**

45–49 ****454**

50–54 ****354**

55–59 ****334**

60–64 ****256**

65–69 ****229**

70+ ****515**

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 Bartolo?

San Bartolo lies in [Totonicapán Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/totonicapan/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [Malacatancito](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/huehuetenango/malacatancito/), [Momostenango](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/totonicapan/momostenango/) and [San Carlos Sija](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/quetzaltenango/san-carlos-sija/). By area it is the 257th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 5.2% of [Totonicapán Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/totonicapan/). The centre of San Bartolo is about 115 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 25 km from Totonicapán, the main town of Totonicapán Department. The centre point is at 15.1089° N, 91.4693° 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 Bartolo

### Nearby, outside San Bartolo

- Parque Ecológico 'Pilares de Piedra Kiej', Pologuá · nature reserve, Momostenango8.6 km
- Municipalidad de Momostenango · attraction, Momostenango9.6 km
- Parque nacional Riscos de Momostenango · attraction, Momostenango10 km
- Aguas calientes · attraction, San Carlos Sija11 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Cerro Mano de León (Cerro Sija) · nature reserve, San Carlos Sija16 km
- El más grande mercado del Centro America todos los viernes · attraction, San Francisco El Alto18 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 Bartolo

- 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) · Huehuetenango23 km
- Retalhuleu Airport (RER) · Retalhuleu70 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 17:38).

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 Bartolo

Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in San Bartolo. The largest with a recorded population: San Bartolo (1,290). Settlements here lie between about 1,900 m and 2,275 m above sea level (median 2,110 m).

- Caquijuyup
- Chamaijibal
- Chocanuleu
- Choqui
- Chotzague
- Chujuyup
- Churrexchuj
- Jomaquiej
- Joyomac
- Pachoquib
- Paguardia
- Panintzutuj
- Parraxchaj
- Patulup
- Pavicente
- Paxboch
- Retaljoc
- San Bartolo
- Tres Cruces
- Xeabaj
- Xecaculeu
- Xuliaj

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 Bartolo

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Chocutz
- Quebrada Joyomac
- Quebrada Patzaj
- Río Caquim
- Río Cholocantabaj
- Río Cuntzé
- Río Guajcol
- Río Manimaticaj

### Hills and mountains

6 mountains.

- Cerro Chochabuc · 2,359 m
- Cerro Chuipar · 2,243 m
- Cerro Chuicutz · 2,240 m
- Cerro Simbajchá · 2,172 m
- Cerro Paninxac · 2,107 m
- Cerro La Balacera · 2,051 m

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 Bartolo and the best time to visit

In San Bartolo, 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 Bartolo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital de Especialidades · Momostenango 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.04443&mlon=-91.41220#map=17/15.04443/-91.41220) 

Bank Cooperativa Cosami · Momostenango 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.04714&mlon=-91.40995#map=17/15.04714/-91.40995) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Totonicapán 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.90938&mlon=-91.37242#map=17/14.90938/-91.37242) 

Petrol pump Estacion Santa Ines · Momostenango 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.12356&mlon=-91.53340#map=17/15.12356/-91.53340) 

Hotel Vista Real · Momostenango 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.04975&mlon=-91.41384#map=17/15.04975/-91.41384) 

Mall Plaza Sofia · San Carlos Sija 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.13330&mlon=-91.61671#map=17/15.13330/-91.61671) 

School Colegio Hno. Pedro de Bethancourt · Momostenango 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.04658&mlon=-91.41032#map=17/15.04658/-91.41032) 

College Integridad · Momostenango 9.4 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 22 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.

## Other municipalities in Totonicapán Department

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

## Quick answers

- Where is San Bartolo?In Totonicapán Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of San Bartolo?12,742 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Bartolo?About 20 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Bartolo?About 226 people per km²
- What borders San Bartolo?Malacatancito, Momostenango and San Carlos Sija
- What is there to see in San Bartolo?Parque Ecológico 'Pilares de Piedra Kiej', Pologuá, Municipalidad de Momostenango, Parque nacional Riscos de Momostenango, Aguas calientes
- What time zone is San Bartolo in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Bartolo?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in San Bartolo?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Bartolo?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Bartolo?Settlements lie between 1,900 m and 2,275 m
- What is the highest point in San Bartolo?Cerro Chochabuc (2,359 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit San Bartolo?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Bartolo?Hospital de Especialidades, about 9.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Bartolo?Cooperativa Cosami, about 9.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Bartolo?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Bartolo?Estacion Santa Ines, about 7.1 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of San Bartolo?GT0808 (OCHA common operational dataset)