Quetzaltenango Population 2026
Quetzaltenango has a population of 180,706, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Quetzaltenango. Roughly 1.0% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 5.5× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
180,706
Rank in Guatemala
#5
Coordinates
14.84°N, 91.52°W
~2,351 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
111 km
69 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quetzaltenango
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Coatepeque | 105,415 | #15 |
| Ostuncalco | 51,828 | #38 |
| 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 Quetzaltenango
- La Esperanza16,461 people · ~5 km away
- San Andrés Xecul15,074 people · ~8 km away
- Salcajá19,434 people · ~8 km away
- Cantel42,142 people · ~8 km away
- Ostuncalco51,828 people · ~11 km away
- San Francisco El Alto57,894 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Quetzaltenango?
Quetzaltenango has a population of 180,706 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Quetzaltenango in?
Quetzaltenango is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Is Quetzaltenango the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 111 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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