Ciudad Vieja Population 2026
Ciudad Vieja has a population of 33,405, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Sacatepéquez. Roughly 0.2% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,405
Rank in Guatemala
#55
Coordinates
14.52°N, 90.76°W
~1,529 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
30 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sacatepéquez
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Antigua Guatemala | 46,054 | #44 |
| Santiago Sacatepéquez | 29,238 | #60 |
| Sumpango | 28,488 | #63 |
| Alotenango | 23,986 | #71 |
| Santa María de Jesús | 21,795 | #75 |
| San Lucas Sacatepéquez | 20,723 | #77 |
| Jocotenango | 17,918 | #91 |
Cities near Ciudad Vieja
- Antigua Guatemala46,054 people · ~5 km away
- Alotenango23,986 people · ~6 km away
- Santa María de Jesús21,795 people · ~7 km away
- Jocotenango17,918 people · ~7 km away
- San Andrés Itzapa24,992 people · ~14 km away
- Sumpango28,488 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ciudad Vieja?
Ciudad Vieja has a population of 33,405 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Ciudad Vieja in?
Ciudad Vieja is located in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala.
Is Ciudad Vieja the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 30 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.
← All biggest cities in Guatemala · Guatemala population by year