Santa Bárbara Population 2026
Santa Bárbara has a population of 17,172, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Suchitepeque. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,172
Rank in Guatemala
#94
Coordinates
14.44°N, 91.23°W
~425 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
80 km
50 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 Francisco Zapotitlán | 22,533 | #74 |
| San Pablo Jocopilas | 20,433 | #81 |
Cities near Santa Bárbara
- Patulul40,683 people · ~7 km away
- Chicacao60,735 people · ~16 km away
- Tiquisate18,189 people · ~22 km away
- Santiago Atitlán33,309 people · ~23 km away
- Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa112,780 people · ~25 km away
- San Pablo Jocopilas20,433 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Bárbara?
Santa Bárbara has a population of 17,172 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Santa Bárbara in?
Santa Bárbara is located in Suchitepeque, Guatemala.
Is Santa Bárbara the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 80 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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