Mixco Population 2026
Mixco has a population of 465,773, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Guatemala. Roughly 2.5% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 2.1× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
465,773
Rank in Guatemala
#3
Coordinates
14.63°N, 90.61°W
~1,726 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
10 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guatemala
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | 994,938 | #1 |
| Villa Nueva | 618,397 | #2 |
| Villa Canales | 155,423 | #8 |
| San Juan Sacatepéquez | 136,886 | #11 |
| Petapa | 135,447 | #12 |
| Chinautla | 104,972 | #16 |
| Santa Catarina Pinula | 80,582 | #22 |
| San José Pinula | 79,844 | #23 |
Cities near Mixco
- San Lucas Sacatepéquez20,723 people · ~6 km away
- Santiago Sacatepéquez29,238 people · ~7 km away
- Guatemala City994,938 people · ~10 km away
- San Juan Sacatepéquez136,886 people · ~11 km away
- Villa Nueva618,397 people · ~12 km away
- Santa Catarina Pinula80,582 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mixco?
Mixco has a population of 465,773 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Mixco in?
Mixco is located in Guatemala, Guatemala.
Is Mixco the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 10 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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