Cantel Population 2026
Cantel has a population of 42,142, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Quetzaltenango. Roughly 0.2% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,142
Rank in Guatemala
#47
Coordinates
14.81°N, 91.46°W
~2,364 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
103 km
64 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 |
| Cabricán | 23,033 | #73 |
| Salcajá | 19,434 | #83 |
| La Esperanza | 16,461 | #96 |
| El Palmar | 15,167 | #100 |
Cities near Cantel
- Salcajá19,434 people · ~8 km away
- Quetzaltenango180,706 people · ~8 km away
- San Andrés Xecul15,074 people · ~11 km away
- La Esperanza16,461 people · ~13 km away
- San Francisco El Alto57,894 people · ~15 km away
- Totonicapán103,952 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cantel?
Cantel has a population of 42,142 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Cantel in?
Cantel is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Is Cantel the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 103 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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