La Esperanza Population 2026
La Esperanza has a population of 16,461, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Quetzaltenango. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,461
Rank in Guatemala
#96
Coordinates
14.87°N, 91.56°W
~2,465 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
116 km
72 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 |
| El Palmar | 15,167 | #100 |
Cities near La Esperanza
- Quetzaltenango180,706 people · ~5 km away
- Ostuncalco51,828 people · ~6 km away
- San Andrés Xecul15,074 people · ~9 km away
- Salcajá19,434 people · ~11 km away
- Cantel42,142 people · ~13 km away
- San Francisco El Alto57,894 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Esperanza?
La Esperanza has a population of 16,461 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is La Esperanza in?
La Esperanza is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Is La Esperanza the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 116 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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