San José Pinula Population 2026
San José Pinula has a population of 79,844, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Guatemala. Roughly 0.4% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
79,844
Rank in Guatemala
#23
Coordinates
14.55°N, 90.41°W
~1,752 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
15 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guatemala
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | 994,938 | #1 |
| Villa Nueva | 618,397 | #2 |
| Mixco | 465,773 | #3 |
| Villa Canales | 155,423 | #8 |
| San Juan Sacatepéquez | 136,886 | #11 |
| Petapa | 135,447 | #12 |
| Chinautla | 104,972 | #16 |
| Santa Catarina Pinula | 80,582 | #22 |
Cities near San José Pinula
- Fraijanes58,922 people · ~9 km away
- Santa Catarina Pinula80,582 people · ~10 km away
- Palencia18,574 people · ~15 km away
- Villa Canales155,423 people · ~15 km away
- Guatemala City994,938 people · ~15 km away
- Petapa135,447 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San José Pinula?
San José Pinula has a population of 79,844 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is San José Pinula in?
San José Pinula is located in Guatemala, Guatemala.
Is San José Pinula the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 15 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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