Villa Canales Population 2026
Villa Canales has a population of 155,423, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Guatemala. Roughly 0.8% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 6.4× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
155,423
Rank in Guatemala
#8
Coordinates
14.48°N, 90.53°W
~1,218 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
18 km
11 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 |
| San Juan Sacatepéquez | 136,886 | #11 |
| Petapa | 135,447 | #12 |
| Chinautla | 104,972 | #16 |
| Santa Catarina Pinula | 80,582 | #22 |
| San José Pinula | 79,844 | #23 |
Cities near Villa Canales
- Petapa135,447 people · ~4 km away
- Villa Nueva618,397 people · ~7 km away
- Fraijanes58,922 people · ~10 km away
- Santa Catarina Pinula80,582 people · ~10 km away
- Amatitlán71,836 people · ~11 km away
- San José Pinula79,844 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Villa Canales?
Villa Canales has a population of 155,423 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Villa Canales in?
Villa Canales is located in Guatemala, Guatemala.
Is Villa Canales the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 18 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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