San Francisco Zapotitlán Population 2026
San Francisco Zapotitlán has a population of 22,533, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Suchitepeque. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,533
Rank in Guatemala
#74
Coordinates
14.59°N, 91.52°W
~635 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
109 km
68 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Suchitepeque
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Mazatenango | 77,431 | #26 |
| Chicacao | 60,735 | #31 |
| Patulul | 40,683 | #49 |
| San Pablo Jocopilas | 20,433 | #81 |
| Santa Bárbara | 17,172 | #94 |
Cities near San Francisco Zapotitlán
- Mazatenango77,431 people · ~6 km away
- San Pablo Jocopilas20,433 people · ~7 km away
- San Felipe24,446 people · ~9 km away
- El Palmar15,167 people · ~9 km away
- San Sebastián29,167 people · ~14 km away
- Retalhuleu90,505 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Francisco Zapotitlán?
San Francisco Zapotitlán has a population of 22,533 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is San Francisco Zapotitlán in?
San Francisco Zapotitlán is located in Suchitepeque, Guatemala.
Is San Francisco Zapotitlán the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 109 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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