Amatitlán Population 2026
Amatitlán has a population of 71,836, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Guatemala. Roughly 0.4% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,836
Rank in Guatemala
#28
Coordinates
14.48°N, 90.63°W
~1,219 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
22 km
14 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guatemala
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | 994,938 | #1 |
| Villa Nueva | 618,397 | #2 |
| Mixco | 465,773 | #3 |
| Villa Canales | 155,423 | #8 |
| San Juan Sacatepéquez | 136,886 | #11 |
| Petapa | 135,447 | #12 |
| Chinautla | 104,972 | #16 |
| Santa Catarina Pinula | 80,582 | #22 |
Cities near Amatitlán
- Villa Nueva618,397 people · ~8 km away
- Petapa135,447 people · ~8 km away
- Santa María de Jesús21,795 people · ~8 km away
- Palín65,873 people · ~11 km away
- Villa Canales155,423 people · ~11 km away
- Antigua Guatemala46,054 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Amatitlán?
Amatitlán has a population of 71,836 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Amatitlán in?
Amatitlán is located in Guatemala, Guatemala.
Is Amatitlán the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 22 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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