Momostenango Population 2026
Momostenango has a population of 31,739, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Totonicapán. Roughly 0.2% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,739
Rank in Guatemala
#58
Coordinates
15.04°N, 91.41°W
~2,215 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
106 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Totonicapán
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Totonicapán | 103,952 | #17 |
| San Francisco El Alto | 57,894 | #37 |
| San Andrés Xecul | 15,074 | #102 |
Cities near Momostenango
- San Francisco El Alto57,894 people · ~12 km away
- Totonicapán103,952 people · ~16 km away
- San Andrés Xecul15,074 people · ~17 km away
- Salcajá19,434 people · ~19 km away
- Nahualá27,690 people · ~24 km away
- La Esperanza16,461 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Momostenango?
Momostenango has a population of 31,739 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Momostenango in?
Momostenango is located in Totonicapán, Guatemala.
Is Momostenango the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 106 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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