Escuintla Population 2026
Escuintla has a population of 156,313, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Escuintla. Roughly 0.8% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 6.4× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
156,313
Rank in Guatemala
#7
Coordinates
14.30°N, 90.79°W
~349 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
48 km
30 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Escuintla
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | 112,780 | #13 |
| Palín | 65,873 | #29 |
| Masagua | 45,323 | #46 |
| La Gomera | 24,001 | #70 |
| Puerto San José | 18,655 | #87 |
| Tiquisate | 18,189 | #89 |
Cities near Escuintla
- Masagua45,323 people · ~13 km away
- Palín65,873 people · ~15 km away
- Alotenango23,986 people · ~21 km away
- Santa María de Jesús21,795 people · ~23 km away
- Ciudad Vieja33,405 people · ~25 km away
- Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa112,780 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Escuintla?
Escuintla has a population of 156,313 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Escuintla in?
Escuintla is located in Escuintla, Guatemala.
Is Escuintla the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 48 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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