Masagua Population 2026
Masagua has a population of 45,323, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Escuintla. Roughly 0.2% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,323
Rank in Guatemala
#46
Coordinates
14.20°N, 90.85°W
~118 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
61 km
38 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Escuintla
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Escuintla | 156,313 | #7 |
| Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | 112,780 | #13 |
| Palín | 65,873 | #29 |
| La Gomera | 24,001 | #70 |
| Puerto San José | 18,655 | #87 |
| Tiquisate | 18,189 | #89 |
Cities near Masagua
- Escuintla156,313 people · ~13 km away
- Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa112,780 people · ~24 km away
- La Gomera24,001 people · ~26 km away
- Palín65,873 people · ~28 km away
- Puerto San José18,655 people · ~31 km away
- Alotenango23,986 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Masagua?
Masagua has a population of 45,323 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Masagua in?
Masagua is located in Escuintla, Guatemala.
Is Masagua the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 61 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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