# Huité Municipality, Zacapa Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/huite/

Municipality · Zacapa Department 

# Huité

Huité is a municipality of Guatemala in Zacapa Department. It had an estimated **12,281 people** in 2024 on 85 km² (about 145 per km²). Its main town is Huité. 25 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 12,281people (2024)
- 84.9km²
- 1mapped service
- 795 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Huité?

Huité had an estimated **12,281 people** in 2024 — 4.4% of Zacapa Department, 302nd of 340 municipalities. There are 1,017 women for every 1,000 men (below the Zacapa Department figure of 1,042). Spread over 85 km², that is about **145 people per km²**, 243rd of 340 municipalities.

34.8% of people are children under 15 and 6.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 25 across Zacapa Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 69 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,481**

5–9 ****1,417**

10–14 ****1,375**

15–19 ****1,189**

20–24 ****1,256**

25–29 ****1,090**

30–34 ****904**

35–39 ****772**

40–44 ****602**

45–49 ****445**

50–54 ****382**

55–59 ****334**

60–64 ****295**

65–69 ****231**

70+ ****508**

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 Huité?

Huité lies in [Zacapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Cabañas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/cabanas/), [Chiquimula](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/chiquimula/), [Estanzuela](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/estanzuela/), [San Jorge](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/san-jorge/), [Teculután](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/teculutan/) and [Usumatlán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/usumatlan/). By area it is the 226th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 3.2% of [Zacapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/). The centre of Huité is about 94 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 18 km from Zacapa, the main town of Zacapa Department. The centre point is at 14.9122° N, 89.6884° 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 Huité

### Nearby, outside Huité

- Reserva Natural Privada El Roblar · nature reserve, Teculután12 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Niño Dormido · nature reserve, Cabañas13 km
- Parque Nacional Cerro Miramundo · nature reserve, Zacapa15 km
- Museo de Paleontología y Arqueología Roberto Woolfolk Saravia · museum, Estanzuela15 km
- Parque Nacional Cerro Miramundo · nature reserve, Zacapa16 km
- Parque Regional Municipal Lo de China · nature reserve, El Jícaro16 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Santa Rosalía · nature reserve, Río Hondo17 km
- Monumento a la Madre · memorial, Zacapa17 km
- Santa Rosalia · waterfall, Río Hondo18 km
- Monumento a la Tierra · memorial, Zacapa18 km
- Plaza al Maestro · memorial, Zacapa18 km
- Plaza Alcazar de San Juan, España · memorial, Zacapa19 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: Huité

- 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

- La Aurora International Airport (GUA) · Guatemala City97 km
- Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador148 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación del Ferrocaril, Zacapa (Zacapa), about 17 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:28) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:16, sunset around 17:31).

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 Huité

Open gazetteers list **25 villages, towns and localities** in Huité. The largest with a recorded population: Huité (2,712). Settlements here lie between about 207 m and 1,044 m above sea level (median 795 m).

- Antombrán
- El Amatillo
- El Cerrón
- El Encinal
- El Hatillo
- El Jute
- El Palmo
- Fila del Mecate
- Filo del Mecate
- Huité
- La Oscurana
- La Reforma
- La Tapada
- Las Joyas
- Los Achiotes
- Los Cocos
- Los Corralitos
- Manzanotillo
- Paraíso
- Plan de la Cruz
- Plan del Sare
- San Francisco
- San Miguel
- Santa Cruz
- Tres Pinos

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 Huité

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Río Huité
- Río La Palmilla
- Río San Miguel
- Río San Vicente

### Hills and mountains

12 mountains.

- Cerro Pacayal · 1,272 m
- Cerro El Roblar · 1,259 m
- Cerro Tabacal · 1,185 m
- Cerro Chipilinar · 1,108 m
- Cerro El Maíz Viejo · 1,021 m
- Cerro Mal Paso · 923 m
- Cerro Loma del Frío · 878 m
- Cerro El Cerrón · 830 m
- Cerro El Yajal · 699 m
- Cerro Loma del Cura · 664 m
- Cerro Mal País · 398 m
- Cerro Las Lomas · 308 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 Huité and the best time to visit

In Huité, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (18 °C). About 1,342 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (232 mm) and the driest Mar (25 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 18 34 

Feb 20 26 

Mar 22 25 

Apr 24 39 

May 24 140 

Jun 22 204 

Jul 21 165 

Aug 21 205 

Sep 21 232 

Oct 21 165 

Nov 19 69 

Dec 18 38 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Huité

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Villa Médica · Teculután 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.98330&mlon=-89.71671#map=17/14.98330/-89.71671) 

Bank BAM · Teculután 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.98977&mlon=-89.72031#map=17/14.98977/-89.72031) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Zacapa 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97625&mlon=-89.52876#map=17/14.97625/-89.52876) 

Petrol pump Shell · Teculután 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.98597&mlon=-89.72913#map=17/14.98597/-89.72913) 

Hotel Hotel Malú · Teculután 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.99075&mlon=-89.71473#map=17/14.99075/-89.71473) 

Mall Pacific Teculutan · Teculután 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.99354&mlon=-89.71101#map=17/14.99354/-89.71101) 

School Colegio Privado Mixto Maria de la Esperanza · Estanzuela 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.99976&mlon=-89.57446#map=17/14.99976/-89.57446) 

College Arquitectura UMG Zacapa Oficial · Zacapa 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97157&mlon=-89.54162#map=17/14.97157/-89.54162) 

Police station Sub-Comisaria, Policia Nacional Civil · Zacapa 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97420&mlon=-89.53029#map=17/14.97420/-89.53029) 

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 Huité

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

- 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 Zacapa Department

- Cabañas
- Estanzuela
- Gualán
- La Unión
- Río Hondo
- San Diego
- San Jorge
- Teculután
- Usumatlán
- Zacapa

## Quick answers

- Where is Huité?In Zacapa Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of Huité?12,281 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Huité?About 23 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Huité?About 145 people per km²
- What borders Huité?Cabañas, Chiquimula, Estanzuela, San Jorge, Teculután and Usumatlán
- What is there to see in Huité?Reserva Natural Privada El Roblar, Parque Regional Municipal Niño Dormido, Parque Nacional Cerro Miramundo, Museo de Paleontología y Arqueología Roberto Woolfolk Saravia
- What time zone is Huité in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Huité?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in Huité?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Huité?25 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Huité?Settlements lie between 207 m and 1,044 m
- What is the highest point in Huité?Cerro Pacayal (1,272 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Huité?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Huité?Hospital Villa Médica, about 8.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Huité?BAM, about 9.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Huité?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Huité?Shell, about 9.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Huité?GT1910 (OCHA common operational dataset)