Villa Nueva Population 2026

Villa Nueva has a population of 618,397, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Guatemala. Roughly 3.3% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 1.6× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.

Guatemala CityVilla Nueva
Location of Villa Nueva (capital Guatemala City shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
618,397
Rank in Guatemala
#2
Coordinates
14.53°N, 90.59°W
~1,331 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
15 km
9 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Guatemala

CityPopulationRank in Guatemala
Guatemala City994,938#1
Mixco465,773#3
Villa Canales155,423#8
San Juan Sacatepéquez136,886#11
Petapa135,447#12
Chinautla104,972#16
Santa Catarina Pinula80,582#22
San José Pinula79,844#23

Cities near Villa Nueva

FAQ

What is the population of Villa Nueva?
Villa Nueva has a population of 618,397 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Villa Nueva in?
Villa Nueva is located in Guatemala, Guatemala.
Is Villa Nueva the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 15 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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