Palencia Population 2026
Palencia has a population of 18,574, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Guatemala. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,574
Rank in Guatemala
#88
Coordinates
14.67°N, 90.36°W
~1,368 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
17 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guatemala
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | 994,938 | #1 |
| Villa Nueva | 618,397 | #2 |
| Mixco | 465,773 | #3 |
| 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 |
Cities near Palencia
- San José Pinula79,844 people · ~15 km away
- Chinautla104,972 people · ~16 km away
- San Pedro Ayampuc58,609 people · ~16 km away
- Guatemala City994,938 people · ~17 km away
- Santa Catarina Pinula80,582 people · ~19 km away
- Sanarate15,843 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palencia?
Palencia has a population of 18,574 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Palencia in?
Palencia is located in Guatemala, Guatemala.
Is Palencia the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 17 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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