El Tejar Population 2026
El Tejar has a population of 15,639, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Chimaltenango. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,639
Rank in Guatemala
#99
Coordinates
14.65°N, 90.79°W
~1,766 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
30 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chimaltenango
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Chimaltenango | 96,985 | #19 |
| Patzún | 58,240 | #36 |
| Yepocapa | 34,948 | #53 |
| Tecpán Guatemala | 34,519 | #54 |
| Comalapa | 32,312 | #57 |
| San Andrés Itzapa | 24,992 | #65 |
| Zaragoza | 24,022 | #69 |
| Patzicía | 21,249 | #76 |
Cities near El Tejar
- Chimaltenango96,985 people · ~4 km away
- Sumpango28,488 people · ~6 km away
- San Andrés Itzapa24,992 people · ~6 km away
- Jocotenango17,918 people · ~10 km away
- Zaragoza24,022 people · ~11 km away
- Antigua Guatemala46,054 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Tejar?
El Tejar has a population of 15,639 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is El Tejar in?
El Tejar is located in Chimaltenango, Guatemala.
Is El Tejar 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.
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