Salamá Population 2026
Salamá has a population of 65,275, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Baja Verapaz. Roughly 0.3% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,275
Rank in Guatemala
#30
Coordinates
15.10°N, 90.32°W
~936 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
55 km
34 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baja Verapaz
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Rabinal | 15,157 | #101 |
Cities near Salamá
- Rabinal15,157 people · ~19 km away
- San Cristóbal Verapaz19,664 people · ~34 km away
- Sanarate15,843 people · ~37 km away
- Guastatoya24,831 people · ~38 km away
- San Pedro Ayampuc58,609 people · ~39 km away
- Cobán212,047 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salamá?
Salamá has a population of 65,275 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Salamá in?
Salamá is located in Baja Verapaz, Guatemala.
Is Salamá the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 55 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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