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.

Guatemala CitySan Francisco Zapotitlán
Location of San Francisco Zapotitlán (capital Guatemala City shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
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

CityPopulationRank in Guatemala
Mazatenango77,431#26
Chicacao60,735#31
Patulul40,683#49
San Pablo Jocopilas20,433#81
Santa Bárbara17,172#94

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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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