# San Jorge Municipality, Zacapa Department – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/san-jorge/ Municipality · Zacapa Department # San Jorge San Jorge is a municipality of Guatemala in Zacapa Department. It had an estimated **13,997 people** in 2024 on 82 km² (about 170 per km²). Its main town is San Jorge. 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 13,997people (2024) - 82.3km² - 2mapped services - 288 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Jorge? San Jorge had an estimated **13,997 people** in 2024 — 5.0% of Zacapa Department, 282nd of 340 municipalities. There are 1,075 women for every 1,000 men (above the Zacapa Department figure of 1,042). Spread over 82 km², that is about **170 people per km²**, 220th of 340 municipalities. 29.8% of people are children under 15 and 8.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 25 across Zacapa Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,340** 5–9 ****1,392** 10–14 ****1,435** 15–19 ****1,266** 20–24 ****1,384** 25–29 ****1,265** 30–34 ****1,108** 35–39 ****908** 40–44 ****736** 45–49 ****597** 50–54 ****480** 55–59 ****449** 60–64 ****425** 65–69 ****353** 70+ ****859** 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 Jorge? San Jorge lies in [Zacapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Chiquimula](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/chiquimula/chiquimula/), [Estanzuela](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/estanzuela/), [Huité](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/huite/) and [Zacapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/zacapa/). By area it is the 228th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 3.1% of [Zacapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/zacapa/). The centre of San Jorge is about 104 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 8.8 km from Zacapa, the main town of Zacapa Department. The centre point is at 14.9162° N, 89.5889° 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 Jorge ### Nearby, outside San Jorge - Parque Nacional Cerro Miramundo · nature reserve, Zacapa4.9 km - Parque Nacional Cerro Miramundo · nature reserve, Zacapa5.1 km - Monumento a la Madre · memorial, Zacapa8.2 km - Reserva Natural Privada El Palmar · nature reserve, Zacapa8.2 km - Reserva Natural Privada Cuchilla del Barranco Trozado · nature reserve, Zacapa8.7 km - Plaza Alcazar de San Juan, España · memorial, Zacapa8.8 km - Monumento a la Tierra · memorial, Zacapa8.9 km - Plaza al Maestro · memorial, Zacapa8.9 km - Zoológico Zacapa · zoo, Zacapa9.0 km - Reserva Natural Privada El Manzanotillo · nature reserve, Zacapa9.0 km - Museo de Paleontología y Arqueología Roberto Woolfolk Saravia · museum, Estanzuela9.3 km - Monumento de La Cruz · monument, Zacapa9.8 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 Jorge - 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 City108 km - Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR) · Puerto Barrios141 km ### Nearest railway station Estación del Ferrocaril, Zacapa (Zacapa), about 7.6 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 06:15, sunset around 17:30). 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 Jorge Open gazetteers list **13 villages, towns and localities** in San Jorge. Settlements here lie between about 233 m and 938 m above sea level (median 288 m). - Barranco Colorado - Cimarrón - El Milagro - El Terrero - La Jarretada - Los Tablones - Mal País - Plan de La Brea - Plan del Morro - San Felipe El Viejo - San Jorge - San Juan - Sinaneca 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 Jorge Named natural and historic features inside San Jorge, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 14 mountains. - Cerro Filo del Nance · 1,185 m - Cerro Matasano · 1,098 m - Cerro Filo de La Caña Brava · 1,067 m - Cerro Los Planes · 1,037 m - Cerro El Pinal · 1,032 m - Cerro El Suspiro · 886 m - Cerro El Guayabo · 807 m - Cerro La Barbona · 778 m - Cerro Cuchilla de Tío Diego · 747 m - Cerro Los Aripines · 742 m - Cerro Los Jobos · 657 m - Cerro San Miguel · 522 m - Cerro Redondo · 400 m - Cerro La Gola · 392 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 Jorge and the best time to visit In San Jorge, 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 San Jorge Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital de Zacapa · San Jorge 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.92385&mlon=-89.59547#map=17/14.92385/-89.59547) Bank Banco Crédito Hipotecario Nacional (CHN) · Zacapa 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97276&mlon=-89.53274#map=17/14.97276/-89.53274) ATM RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM · Zacapa 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97625&mlon=-89.52876#map=17/14.97625/-89.52876) Petrol pump Shell · Zacapa 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96398&mlon=-89.54923#map=17/14.96398/-89.54923) Hotel Hotel La Fragua · Zacapa 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96256&mlon=-89.54871#map=17/14.96256/-89.54871) Mall Plaza La Estación · Zacapa 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96901&mlon=-89.54395#map=17/14.96901/-89.54395) School Instituto Experimental José Rodríguez Cerna · Zacapa 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.96925&mlon=-89.53628#map=17/14.96925/-89.53628) College Arquitectura UMG Zacapa Oficial · Zacapa 8.0 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 9.0 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 San Jorge Places mapped inside San Jorge in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - 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 - Huité - La Unión - Río Hondo - San Diego - Teculután - Usumatlán - Zacapa ## Quick answers - Where is San Jorge?In Zacapa Department, Guatemala - What is the population of San Jorge?13,997 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in San Jorge?About 26 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of San Jorge?About 170 people per km² - What borders San Jorge?Chiquimula, Estanzuela, Huité and Zacapa - What is there to see in San Jorge?Parque Nacional Cerro Miramundo, Parque Nacional Cerro Miramundo, Monumento a la Madre, Reserva Natural Privada El Palmar - What time zone is San Jorge in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Jorge?Quetzal (GTQ) - What language is spoken in San Jorge?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Jorge?13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Jorge?Settlements lie between 233 m and 938 m - What is the highest point in San Jorge?Cerro Filo del Nance (1,185 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit San Jorge?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Jorge?Hospital de Zacapa, about 1.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Jorge?Banco Crédito Hipotecario Nacional (CHN), about 8.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Jorge?RapiXchangE Bitcoin ATM, about 9.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Jorge?Shell, about 6.8 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in San Jorge?1 mapped - What is the P-code of San Jorge?GT1911 (OCHA common operational dataset)