Nueva Santa Rosa is in Santa Rosa department, with a population of 36,454 in the 2018 census (INE). Known for growing town and coffee region.
Safety & Connectivity: The safety score in the Key Stats section is our own map rating, not an official figure. Main concerns: small, limited services, transit point. We have no sourced internet speed data for this town; check Tigo and Claro coverage for your exact address. Check our internet guide for detailed ISP coverage.
Cost of Living: The monthly cost in the Key Stats section is our own map estimate with no published source. Check today’s exchange rate and our cost of living comparison.
Local Festivals: Feria de Nueva Santa Rosa (November 23) (patron: Cristo Rey). Guatemala’s feria season brings parades, live music, food stalls, and traditional dances. See our festivals calendar for dates across all departments.
For department-level data, see Santa Rosa. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.
Municipal Services
The Municipalidad de Nueva Santa Rosa handles local government services including boleto de ornato (annual residence tax), IUSI (property tax), construction permits, and municipal business licenses.
For national government services, the Santa Rosa department capital Cuilapa has the nearest offices for:
- RENAP – DPI (cedula/national ID), birth certificates, marriage records
- SAT – NIT (tax ID), fiscal registration, import/export paperwork
- PNC – police services, reports, background checks
For step-by-step instructions on any government procedure, see our complete tramites guide.
Local Festivals & Ferias
NuevaSantaRosa celebrates 1 festival throughout the year:
- Feria de Nueva Santa Rosa (Patron: Cristo Rey) — November 23
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 NuevaSantaRosa (Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa Department
NuevaSantaRosa is one of the municipalities in Santa Rosa department. Explore nearby areas and compare data across the region.
Useful links:
- Santa Rosa 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