El Palmar Population 2026
El Palmar has a population of 15,167, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Quetzaltenango. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,167
Rank in Guatemala
#100
Coordinates
14.65°N, 91.58°W
~733 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
115 km
71 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 |
| Colomba | 47,544 | #41 |
| Cantel | 42,142 | #47 |
| Cabricán | 23,033 | #73 |
| Salcajá | 19,434 | #83 |
| La Esperanza | 16,461 | #96 |
Cities near El Palmar
- San Felipe24,446 people · ~4 km away
- San Francisco Zapotitlán22,533 people · ~9 km away
- San Sebastián29,167 people · ~12 km away
- Nuevo San Carlos39,565 people · ~14 km away
- San Pablo Jocopilas20,433 people · ~15 km away
- Mazatenango77,431 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Palmar?
El Palmar has a population of 15,167 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is El Palmar in?
El Palmar is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Is El Palmar the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 115 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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