# La Unión Municipality, Zacapa Department – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/la-union/

Municipality · Zacapa Department 

# La Unión

La Unión is a municipality of Guatemala in Zacapa Department. It had an estimated **39,198 people** in 2024 on 215 km² (about 183 per km²). Its main town is La Unión. 61 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 39,198people (2024)
- 215km²
- 5mapped services
- 911 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in La Unión?

La Unión had an estimated **39,198 people** in 2024 — 14.1% of Zacapa Department, 150th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,016 women for every 1,000 men (below the Zacapa Department figure of 1,042). Spread over 215 km², that is about **183 people per km²**, 212th of 340 municipalities.

39.6% of people are children under 15 and 4.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 25 across Zacapa Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,425**

5–9 ****5,002**

10–14 ****5,093**

15–19 ****4,265**

20–24 ****3,888**

25–29 ****3,043**

30–34 ****2,580**

35–39 ****2,163**

40–44 ****1,759**

45–49 ****1,382**

50–54 ****959**

55–59 ****912**

60–64 ****847**

65–69 ****716**

70+ ****1,164**

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 La Unión?

La Unión lies in [Zacapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Camotán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/camotan/), [Gualán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/gualan/), [Jocotán](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/jocotan/) and [Zacapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/zacapa/). By area it is the 117th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 8.0% of [Zacapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/). The centre of La Unión is about 139 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 29 km from Zacapa, the main town of Zacapa Department. The centre point is at 14.9583° N, 89.2589° 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 La Unión

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in La Unión: 2 nature reserves.

- Parque Regional Municipal La Unión · nature reserve
- Parque Regional Municipal La Unión · nature reserve

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: La Unión

- 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

- Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR) · Puerto Barrios112 km
- Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador141 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación del Ferrocaril, Zacapa (Zacapa), about 31 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:26) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:14, sunset around 17:29).

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 La Unión

Open gazetteers list **61 villages, towns and localities** in La Unión. The largest with a recorded population: La Unión (3,682). Settlements here lie between about 452 m and 1,308 m above sea level (median 911 m).

- Barrio El Filo
- Barrio Los Amadores
- Barrio Los Barahona
- Barrio Los Jordanes
- Barrio Nuevo
- Campanario
- Capucal
- Capucalito
- Chagüitillo
- Chagüitón
- Chatún
- Chichipate
- Chupadero
- Colonia La Democracia
- Colonia Tres Marías
- Corozal
- Cumbre Alta
- Cumbre de Talquezal
- Dolores
- El Camino
- El Campo
- El Filo
- El Jute
- El Llanón
- El Pacayalito
- El Progreso
- El Sauce
- El Volcancito
- Guaranjá
- Joconal
- La Avanzada
- La Ceiba
- La Jigua
- La Laguna
- La Laguna Arriba
- La Pita
- La Providencia
- La Unión
- La Vegona
- Lajillal
- Lampocoy
- Los Canán
- Los Hernández
- Los Jerónimos
- Los Parachicos
- Los Planes
- Los Pérez
- Los Ramírez
- Los Sánchez
- Los Tablones
- Pexjá
- Piedras Negras
- Pinalito
- Quebrada de Agua
- Roblarcito
- Roblarón
- Taguayní
- Taxarté
- Timushán
- Tres Pinos
- Zapotal

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 La Unión

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Chichipate
- Quebrada Guaranjá
- Quebrada Piedras Negras
- Quebrada Xururuín
- Río Guaranjá
- Río Pacayalito
- Río Pexjá

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.

- Cerro Amargal · 1,333 m
- Cerro Filo · 1,264 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 La Unión and the best time to visit

In La Unión, the warmest month is May (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jan (20 °C). About 1,439 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (223 mm) and the driest Mar (38 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 20 58 

Feb 21 45 

Mar 23 38 

Apr 25 43 

May 25 133 

Jun 24 200 

Jul 23 171 

Aug 23 193 

Sep 23 223 

Oct 22 169 

Nov 20 101 

Dec 20 63 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Unión

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Casa de Salud San Agustín · Camotán 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91745&mlon=-89.22128#map=17/14.91745/-89.22128) 

Bank MiCoope Gualán · Gualán 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11264&mlon=-89.36203#map=17/15.11264/-89.36203) 

ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Zacapa 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97625&mlon=-89.52876#map=17/14.97625/-89.52876) 

Petrol pump Texaco · Gualán 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11484&mlon=-89.35569#map=17/15.11484/-89.35569) 

Hotel Hotel Villa Peregrino · La Unión 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96599&mlon=-89.29097#map=17/14.96599/-89.29097) 

Mall Multiplaza Zacapa · Zacapa 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96971&mlon=-89.51483#map=17/14.96971/-89.51483) 

School Colegio San Jose · Gualán 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.11412&mlon=-89.36224#map=17/15.11412/-89.36224) 

College Universidad Rural - La Unión, Zacapa · La Unión 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97012&mlon=-89.28761#map=17/14.97012/-89.28761) 

Police station Border Guatemala - Honduras · Camotán 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85788&mlon=-89.22658#map=17/14.85788/-89.22658) 

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 La Unión

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

- Hotels3
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies1

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
- Huité
- Río Hondo
- San Diego
- San Jorge
- Teculután
- Usumatlán
- Zacapa

## Quick answers

- Where is La Unión?In Zacapa Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of La Unión?39,198 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in La Unión?About 20 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of La Unión?About 183 people per km²
- What borders La Unión?Camotán, Gualán, Jocotán and Zacapa
- What is there to see in La Unión?Parque Regional Municipal La Unión, Parque Regional Municipal La Unión
- What time zone is La Unión in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in La Unión?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in La Unión?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Unión?61 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Unión?Settlements lie between 452 m and 1,308 m
- What is the highest point in La Unión?Cerro Amargal (1,333 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit La Unión?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Unión?Casa de Salud San Agustín, about 6.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Unión?MiCoope Gualán, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La Unión?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Unión?Texaco, about 20 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of La Unión?GT1909 (OCHA common operational dataset)