Colomba Population 2026
Colomba has a population of 47,544, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Quetzaltenango. Roughly 0.3% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,544
Rank in Guatemala
#41
Coordinates
14.71°N, 91.73°W
~1,011 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 |
| Cantel | 42,142 | #47 |
| Cabricán | 23,033 | #73 |
| Salcajá | 19,434 | #83 |
| La Esperanza | 16,461 | #96 |
| El Palmar | 15,167 | #100 |
Cities near Colomba
- El Asintal17,388 people · ~12 km away
- Nuevo San Carlos39,565 people · ~13 km away
- Coatepeque105,415 people · ~14 km away
- San Felipe24,446 people · ~17 km away
- El Palmar15,167 people · ~18 km away
- San Sebastián29,167 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Colomba?
Colomba has a population of 47,544 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Colomba in?
Colomba is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Is Colomba 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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