San Manuel Chaparrón is a municipality in Jalapa department with a population of 8,317 in the 2018 census (INE). Key highlights: Small agricultural border town, Near El Salvador frontier, Cattle ranching and dairy. For department-level data, see Jalapa. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.
In short: San Manuel Chaparrón is a small agricultural municipality in Jalapa department, near the El Salvador frontier — population 8,317 (2018 census). 80.5 km from Guatemala City, 27 km from Jalapa (department capital). Economy is dominated by cattle ranching and dairy. Nearest major hospital: Hospital Nacional in Jalapa. Verified May 2026.
Municipal Services
The Municipalidad de San Manuel Chaparrón 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 Jalapa department capital Jalapa 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.
How to Get There
SanManuelChaparron is approximately 80 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
San Manuel Chaparrón celebrates 1 festival throughout the year:
- Feria de San Manuel Abad (Patron: San Manuel Abad) — March 10
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 SanManuelChaparron (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
SanManuelChaparron 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