Nahualá Population 2026
Nahualá has a population of 27,690, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Sololá. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,690
Rank in Guatemala
#64
Coordinates
14.84°N, 91.32°W
~2,467 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
89 km
55 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sololá
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Sololá | 45,373 | #45 |
| Santiago Atitlán | 33,309 | #56 |
Cities near Nahualá
- Totonicapán103,952 people · ~9 km away
- Cantel42,142 people · ~15 km away
- Salcajá19,434 people · ~15 km away
- Sololá45,373 people · ~17 km away
- San Francisco El Alto57,894 people · ~18 km away
- San Andrés Xecul15,074 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nahualá?
Nahualá has a population of 27,690 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Nahualá in?
Nahualá is located in Sololá, Guatemala.
Is Nahualá the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 89 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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