Guazacapán Population 2026
Guazacapán has a population of 18,855, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Santa Rosa Department. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,855
Rank in Guatemala
#86
Coordinates
14.07°N, 90.42°W
~265 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
64 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Rosa Department
Cities near Guazacapán
- Cuilapa41,359 people · ~26 km away
- Barberena47,093 people · ~27 km away
- Fraijanes58,922 people · ~44 km away
- Jalpatagua28,832 people · ~45 km away
- Puerto San José18,655 people · ~47 km away
- Villa Canales155,423 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Guazacapán?
Guazacapán has a population of 18,855 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Guazacapán in?
Guazacapán is located in Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala.
Is Guazacapán the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 64 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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