Puerto San José Population 2026
Puerto San José has a population of 18,655, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Escuintla. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,655
Rank in Guatemala
#87
Coordinates
13.92°N, 90.82°W
~5 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
86 km
53 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Escuintla
Cities near Puerto San José
- La Gomera24,001 people · ~31 km away
- Masagua45,323 people · ~31 km away
- Escuintla156,313 people · ~42 km away
- Guazacapán18,855 people · ~47 km away
- Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa112,780 people · ~51 km away
- Palín65,873 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto San José?
Puerto San José has a population of 18,655 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Puerto San José in?
Puerto San José is located in Escuintla, Guatemala.
Is Puerto San José the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 86 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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