Santa Catarina Pinula

Santa Catarina Pinula extends across 50 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 1550 meters, located 8 kilometers from Guatemala City.

The territory was originally named Pankaj or Pinola, with native inhabitants resisting Spanish conquistadors before surrendering at the Jalpatagua fortified position.

The municipality maintains fifteen villages and seven settlements, each contributing to the preservation of local Guatemalan traditions and community practices.

The region experiences temperatures between 12 and 26 degrees Celsius throughout the year, with an annual precipitation of 1,326 millimeters.

The name combines Saint Catherine of Alexandria with Pinula, derived from the Pipil language meaning flour of water.

Location: Guatemala Department

Elevation above the sea: 1,550 m

Shares border with: Villa Canales, Fraijanes, San José Pinula, Guatemala City

Website: http://scp.gob.gt

GPS coordinates: 14.56444,-90.48803

Latest update: December 7, 2025 16:18