San Luis Jilotepeque Population 2026

San Luis Jilotepeque has a population of 24,679, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Jalapa. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.

Guatemala CitySan Luis Jilotepeque
Location of San Luis Jilotepeque (capital Guatemala City shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
24,679
Rank in Guatemala
#67
Coordinates
14.65°N, 89.72°W
~780 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
85 km
53 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jalapa

CityPopulationRank in Guatemala
Jalapa159,840#6

Cities near San Luis Jilotepeque

FAQ

What is the population of San Luis Jilotepeque?
San Luis Jilotepeque has a population of 24,679 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is San Luis Jilotepeque in?
San Luis Jilotepeque is located in Jalapa, Guatemala.
Is San Luis Jilotepeque the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 85 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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