Petapa Population 2026
Petapa has a population of 135,447, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Guatemala. Roughly 0.7% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 7.3× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
135,447
Rank in Guatemala
#12
Coordinates
14.50°N, 90.56°W
~1,283 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
16 km
10 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 |
| Chinautla | 104,972 | #16 |
| Santa Catarina Pinula | 80,582 | #22 |
| San José Pinula | 79,844 | #23 |
Cities near Petapa
- Villa Nueva618,397 people · ~4 km away
- Villa Canales155,423 people · ~4 km away
- Amatitlán71,836 people · ~8 km away
- Santa Catarina Pinula80,582 people · ~10 km away
- Fraijanes58,922 people · ~14 km away
- Mixco465,773 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petapa?
Petapa has a population of 135,447 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Petapa in?
Petapa is located in Guatemala, Guatemala.
Is Petapa the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 16 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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