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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | 994,938 | #1 |
| Mixco | 465,773 | #3 |
| Villa Canales | 155,423 | #8 |
| 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 Nueva
- Petapa135,447 people · ~4 km away
- Villa Canales155,423 people · ~7 km away
- Amatitlán71,836 people · ~8 km away
- Santa Catarina Pinula80,582 people · ~11 km away
- Mixco465,773 people · ~12 km away
- San Lucas Sacatepéquez20,723 people · ~12 km away
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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