Chicacao Population 2026
Chicacao has a population of 60,735, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Suchitepeque. Roughly 0.3% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,735
Rank in Guatemala
#31
Coordinates
14.54°N, 91.33°W
~511 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
88 km
55 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Suchitepeque
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Mazatenango | 77,431 | #26 |
| Patulul | 40,683 | #49 |
| San Francisco Zapotitlán | 22,533 | #74 |
| San Pablo Jocopilas | 20,433 | #81 |
| Santa Bárbara | 17,172 | #94 |
Cities near Chicacao
- San Pablo Jocopilas20,433 people · ~14 km away
- Santiago Atitlán33,309 people · ~15 km away
- Santa Bárbara17,172 people · ~16 km away
- Mazatenango77,431 people · ~19 km away
- San Francisco Zapotitlán22,533 people · ~22 km away
- Patulul40,683 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chicacao?
Chicacao has a population of 60,735 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Chicacao in?
Chicacao is located in Suchitepeque, Guatemala.
Is Chicacao the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 88 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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