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Amatitlán

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Updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Amatitlán month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Amatitlán are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low 15°C), and June the wettest (about 457 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.415.31510.9
February27.315.52011.2
March28.016.23911.5
April27.616.69811.3
May25.717.324110.1
June24.517.24578.7
July26.117.219810.5
August25.516.830410.1
September24.616.63869.4
October24.516.53219.2
November25.116.28810.3
December25.815.82610.8

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Past and future events in Amatitlán

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Creation of Amatitlán Independent District

    An independent district called Amatitlán was created by decree on November 6, 1839.

  2. Death of Colonel Francisco Javier Arana

    Colonel Francisco Javier Arana died in a shooting at La Gloria bridge in Amatitlán on July 18, 1949.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

Historical figures

  • Domingo Estrada

    Writer and poet born in the villa of Amatitlán in 1855.

  • Luis Fernando Garcia

    Athletics competitor born in the Guatemala Department in 1974.

  • Mariano Rivera Paz

    Governor during whose time in office a decree created an independent district called Amatitlán on 6 November 1839.

  • Vicente Cerna y Cerna

    Field Marshall and president whose executive order on 8 May 1866 changed the district name to Amatitlán Department.

  • Jorge Ubico

    President whose regime abolished the Amatitlán Department by decree on 29 April 1935.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Amatitlán at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Estadio Municipal Amatitlán

    Wikidata places this site in Amatitlán. Stadium in Guatemala.

  • Monastery and doctrine of Order of Preachers

    After the conquest, the Spanish crown focused on the Catholic indoctrination of the natives.

  • Lake Amatitlán

    Volcanic lake located by the town of Amatitlán.

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01 · Overview

Amatitlán, in brief

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02 · History

How Amatitlán took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Amatitlán

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Amatitlán

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Amatitlán

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Amatitlán

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Amatitlán

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08 · Questions

Questions about Amatitlán

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amatitlán

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01 · Q&A

Where is Amatitlán located and what are its coordinates?

Amatitlán is situated in Guatemala at geographic coordinates 14.4774, -90.6349, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Amatitlán?

Amatitlán has a recorded population of approximately 71,836 and observes the America/Guatemala time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Amatitlán?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Amatitlán include ES-GT, with GTQ used for local transactions.

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