Malacatán Population 2026
Malacatán has a population of 92,816, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in San Marcos. Roughly 0.5% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
92,816
Rank in Guatemala
#20
Coordinates
14.91°N, 92.06°W
~395 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
169 km
105 miles, straight line
Other big cities in San Marcos
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Comitancillo | 59,489 | #33 |
| San Marcos | 47,063 | #43 |
| San Pedro Sacatepéquez | 40,021 | #50 |
Cities near Malacatán
- San Marcos47,063 people · ~29 km away
- Coatepeque105,415 people · ~31 km away
- San Pedro Sacatepéquez40,021 people · ~32 km away
- Comitancillo59,489 people · ~39 km away
- Colomba47,544 people · ~42 km away
- Ostuncalco51,828 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Malacatán?
Malacatán has a population of 92,816 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Malacatán in?
Malacatán is located in San Marcos, Guatemala.
Is Malacatán the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 169 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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