Rabinal Population 2026
Rabinal has a population of 15,157, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Baja Verapaz. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,157
Rank in Guatemala
#101
Coordinates
15.09°N, 90.49°W
~975 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
49 km
30 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baja Verapaz
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Salamá | 65,275 | #30 |
Cities near Rabinal
- Salamá65,275 people · ~19 km away
- San Cristóbal Verapaz19,664 people · ~31 km away
- San Pedro Ayampuc58,609 people · ~34 km away
- Chinautla104,972 people · ~43 km away
- San Juan Sacatepéquez136,886 people · ~44 km away
- Cobán212,047 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rabinal?
Rabinal has a population of 15,157 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Rabinal in?
Rabinal is located in Baja Verapaz, Guatemala.
Is Rabinal the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 49 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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