Santa María de Jesús Population 2026
Santa María de Jesús has a population of 21,795, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Sacatepéquez. Roughly 0.1% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,795
Rank in Guatemala
#75
Coordinates
14.49°N, 90.71°W
~2,063 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
27 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sacatepéquez
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Antigua Guatemala | 46,054 | #44 |
| Ciudad Vieja | 33,405 | #55 |
| Santiago Sacatepéquez | 29,238 | #60 |
| Sumpango | 28,488 | #63 |
| Alotenango | 23,986 | #71 |
| San Lucas Sacatepéquez | 20,723 | #77 |
| Jocotenango | 17,918 | #91 |
Cities near Santa María de Jesús
- Ciudad Vieja33,405 people · ~7 km away
- Antigua Guatemala46,054 people · ~7 km away
- Amatitlán71,836 people · ~8 km away
- Jocotenango17,918 people · ~10 km away
- Alotenango23,986 people · ~10 km away
- Palín65,873 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa María de Jesús?
Santa María de Jesús has a population of 21,795 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Santa María de Jesús in?
Santa María de Jesús is located in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala.
Is Santa María de Jesús the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 27 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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