Cabricán Population 2026
Cabricán has a population of 23,033, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Quetzaltenango. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,033
Rank in Guatemala
#73
Coordinates
15.07°N, 91.65°W
~2,617 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
131 km
81 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quetzaltenango
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Quetzaltenango | 180,706 | #5 |
| Coatepeque | 105,415 | #15 |
| Ostuncalco | 51,828 | #38 |
| Colomba | 47,544 | #41 |
| Cantel | 42,142 | #47 |
| Salcajá | 19,434 | #83 |
| La Esperanza | 16,461 | #96 |
| El Palmar | 15,167 | #100 |
Cities near Cabricán
- Comitancillo59,489 people · ~11 km away
- San Pedro Sacatepéquez40,021 people · ~17 km away
- San Marcos47,063 people · ~20 km away
- Ostuncalco51,828 people · ~23 km away
- La Esperanza16,461 people · ~24 km away
- San Andrés Xecul15,074 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cabricán?
Cabricán has a population of 23,033 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Cabricán in?
Cabricán is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Is Cabricán the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 131 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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