Esquipulas Population 2026
Esquipulas has a population of 20,674, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Chiquimula. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,674
Rank in Guatemala
#78
Coordinates
14.57°N, 89.35°W
~941 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
125 km
78 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chiquimula
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Chiquimula | 111,505 | #14 |
Cities near Esquipulas
- Chiquimula111,505 people · ~34 km away
- San Luis Jilotepeque24,679 people · ~41 km away
- Asunción Mita48,297 people · ~47 km away
- Zacapa60,424 people · ~49 km away
- Gualán19,354 people · ~62 km away
- Jutiapa145,880 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Esquipulas?
Esquipulas has a population of 20,674 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Esquipulas in?
Esquipulas is located in Chiquimula, Guatemala.
Is Esquipulas the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 125 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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