Panzos Population 2026
Panzos has a population of 71,846, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Alta Verapaz. Roughly 0.4% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,846
Rank in Guatemala
#27
Coordinates
15.40°N, 89.64°W
~18 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
126 km
78 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alta Verapaz
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Cobán | 212,047 | #4 |
| San Cristóbal Verapaz | 19,664 | #82 |
| Chisec | 17,018 | #95 |
| San Pedro Carchá | 16,353 | #97 |
Cities near Panzos
- El Estor20,489 people · ~36 km away
- Gualán19,354 people · ~44 km away
- Zacapa60,424 people · ~49 km away
- Chiquimula111,505 people · ~67 km away
- San Pedro Carchá16,353 people · ~72 km away
- Guastatoya24,831 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Panzos?
Panzos has a population of 71,846 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Panzos in?
Panzos is located in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
Is Panzos the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 126 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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