Ostuncalco Population 2026
Ostuncalco has a population of 51,828, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Quetzaltenango. Roughly 0.3% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,828
Rank in Guatemala
#38
Coordinates
14.87°N, 91.62°W
~2,506 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
122 km
76 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quetzaltenango
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Quetzaltenango | 180,706 | #5 |
| Coatepeque | 105,415 | #15 |
| Colomba | 47,544 | #41 |
| Cantel | 42,142 | #47 |
| Cabricán | 23,033 | #73 |
| Salcajá | 19,434 | #83 |
| La Esperanza | 16,461 | #96 |
| El Palmar | 15,167 | #100 |
Cities near Ostuncalco
- La Esperanza16,461 people · ~6 km away
- Quetzaltenango180,706 people · ~11 km away
- San Andrés Xecul15,074 people · ~15 km away
- Salcajá19,434 people · ~18 km away
- San Pedro Sacatepéquez40,021 people · ~19 km away
- Cantel42,142 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ostuncalco?
Ostuncalco has a population of 51,828 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Ostuncalco in?
Ostuncalco is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Is Ostuncalco the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 122 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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