El Asintal Population 2026
El Asintal has a population of 17,388, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Retalhuleu. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,388
Rank in Guatemala
#92
Coordinates
14.60°N, 91.73°W
~395 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
131 km
81 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Retalhuleu
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu | 90,505 | #21 |
| Nuevo San Carlos | 39,565 | #51 |
| San Sebastián | 29,167 | #61 |
| San Felipe | 24,446 | #68 |
Cities near El Asintal
- Nuevo San Carlos39,565 people · ~4 km away
- Retalhuleu90,505 people · ~9 km away
- San Sebastián29,167 people · ~9 km away
- Colomba47,544 people · ~12 km away
- San Felipe24,446 people · ~15 km away
- El Palmar15,167 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Asintal?
El Asintal has a population of 17,388 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is El Asintal in?
El Asintal is located in Retalhuleu, Guatemala.
Is El Asintal 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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