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🇬🇹 Guatemala Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Guatemala is a country in Central America, North America. It covers a total area of 108,889 km² and has a coastline of 400 km. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
North America
geographical region
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Region
Central America
sub-region
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Total Area
108,889 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
162/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
400 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC-6
UTC offset
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Independence
1821
established
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Climate
Tropical coast, temperate highlands
general type

Location and Position

Guatemala is situated in Central America, within the broader continent of North America. The country has a coastline of 400 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Guatemala covers a total area of 108,889 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 17.6M across this area, the population density is 162/km². The capital city is Guatemala City.

Climate

The climate of Guatemala is tropical coast, temperate highlands. The best time to visit is generally November–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Guatemala

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Mexico
Mexico City
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Belize
Belmopan
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Honduras
Tegucigalpa
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El Salvador
San Salvador

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Guatemala located?

Guatemala is located in Central America, North America. The capital city is Guatemala City.

How large is Guatemala?

Guatemala has a total area of 108,889 km² with a population density of 162/km².

What countries border Guatemala?

Guatemala shares land borders with: Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador.

What is the climate of Guatemala?

The climate of Guatemala is Tropical coast, temperate highlands. The best time to visit is November–April.

What timezone is Guatemala in?

Guatemala observes UTC-6 timezone.

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