Jalapa is a municipality in Jalapa department with a population of 159,840 in the 2018 census (INE). Key highlights: Department capital in pleasant highland valley, Gateway to Volcán Jumay and hot springs, Good market and commercial center. For department-level data, see Jalapa. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.
Municipal Services
As the capital of Jalapa department, Jalapa has a full complement of government offices. The Municipalidad handles local services including boleto de ornato and IUSI property tax. National agencies such as RENAP (DPI and birth certificates), SAT (tax office), and PNC are all present in the city. The Gobernacion Departamental coordinates regional government services. For step-by-step guides on common procedures, see our tramites guide.
How to Get There
JalapaCab is approximately 56 km from Guatemala City in a straight line. Road distance is longer and varies by route; the main route goes through Jalapa department.
From Guatemala City:
- By bus: This page does not name a bus operator, terminal or fare: we print those only from an operator’s own timetable. The transport hub lists every route we have checked against an operator’s own timetable.
- By car: Take the main highway through Jalapa. Road conditions vary; check CONRED for updates.
- By shuttle: The transport hub lists the shuttle routes we have checked against the sellers’ own timetables.
Check our transportation guide and today’s gas prices.
Local Festivals & Ferias
JalapaCab celebrates 1 festival throughout the year:
- Feria Titular de Jalapa (Santa Cruz) — September 8-15 (Acuerdo Gubernativo 767-84); see our Feria de Jalapa guide
Guatemala’s ferias feature traditional dances, marimba music, processions, food stalls, and community celebrations. See our complete ferias calendar for feria dates by municipality.
Local Costs & Services
Live price links for JalapaCab (Jalapa department):
- Current fuel prices: see our gas prices page.
- Exchange rate: Check today’s live rate
Compare remittance rates and check the cost of living calculator for detailed budgets.
Safety Overview
The safety score in the Key Stats section above is our own map rating, not an official figure.
Emergency contacts:
- CONRED (disaster): 119
- Police (PNC): 110
- Fire department: 122
- Cruz Roja (Red Cross): 125
- Tourist assistance (ASISTUR, INGUAT): 1500
Read our full Guatemala safety guide for department-by-department data.
Explore Jalapa Department
JalapaCab is one of the municipalities in Jalapa department. Explore nearby areas and compare data across the region.
Useful links:
- Jalapa department overview
- Exchange rates — updated daily
- Remittance comparison — find the cheapest way to send money
- Weather forecast — current conditions
- Guatemala safety map — department-by-department