Coatepeque Population 2026
Coatepeque has a population of 105,415, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Quetzaltenango. Roughly 0.6% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 9.4× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
105,415
Rank in Guatemala
#15
Coordinates
14.70°N, 91.86°W
~500 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
145 km
90 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quetzaltenango
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Quetzaltenango | 180,706 | #5 |
| Ostuncalco | 51,828 | #38 |
| Colomba | 47,544 | #41 |
| Cantel | 42,142 | #47 |
| Cabricán | 23,033 | #73 |
| Salcajá | 19,434 | #83 |
| La Esperanza | 16,461 | #96 |
| El Palmar | 15,167 | #100 |
Cities near Coatepeque
- Colomba47,544 people · ~14 km away
- El Asintal17,388 people · ~19 km away
- Nuevo San Carlos39,565 people · ~22 km away
- Retalhuleu90,505 people · ~27 km away
- San Sebastián29,167 people · ~28 km away
- San Marcos47,063 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Coatepeque?
Coatepeque has a population of 105,415 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Coatepeque in?
Coatepeque is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Is Coatepeque the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 145 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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