Santiago Atitlán Population 2026
Santiago Atitlán has a population of 33,309, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Sololá. Roughly 0.2% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,309
Rank in Guatemala
#56
Coordinates
14.64°N, 91.23°W
~1,603 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
77 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sololá
Cities near Santiago Atitlán
- Chicacao60,735 people · ~15 km away
- Sololá45,373 people · ~16 km away
- Santa Bárbara17,172 people · ~23 km away
- Patzún58,240 people · ~24 km away
- San Pablo Jocopilas20,433 people · ~25 km away
- Nahualá27,690 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santiago Atitlán?
Santiago Atitlán has a population of 33,309 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Santiago Atitlán in?
Santiago Atitlán is located in Sololá, Guatemala.
Is Santiago Atitlán the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 77 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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