Salcajá Population 2026
Salcajá has a population of 19,434, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Quetzaltenango. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,434
Rank in Guatemala
#83
Coordinates
14.88°N, 91.46°W
~2,322 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
105 km
65 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quetzaltenango
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Quetzaltenango | 180,706 | #5 |
| Coatepeque | 105,415 | #15 |
| Ostuncalco | 51,828 | #38 |
| Colomba | 47,544 | #41 |
| Cantel | 42,142 | #47 |
| Cabricán | 23,033 | #73 |
| La Esperanza | 16,461 | #96 |
| El Palmar | 15,167 | #100 |
Cities near Salcajá
- San Andrés Xecul15,074 people · ~4 km away
- San Francisco El Alto57,894 people · ~7 km away
- Cantel42,142 people · ~8 km away
- Quetzaltenango180,706 people · ~8 km away
- Totonicapán103,952 people · ~11 km away
- La Esperanza16,461 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salcajá?
Salcajá has a population of 19,434 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Salcajá in?
Salcajá is located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Is Salcajá the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 105 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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