San Juan Sacatepéquez Population 2026
San Juan Sacatepéquez has a population of 136,886, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Guatemala. Roughly 0.7% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 7.3× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
136,886
Rank in Guatemala
#11
Coordinates
14.72°N, 90.64°W
~1,842 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
17 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 |
| Villa Canales | 155,423 | #8 |
| Petapa | 135,447 | #12 |
| Chinautla | 104,972 | #16 |
| Santa Catarina Pinula | 80,582 | #22 |
| San José Pinula | 79,844 | #23 |
Cities near San Juan Sacatepéquez
- Santiago Sacatepéquez29,238 people · ~10 km away
- Mixco465,773 people · ~11 km away
- San Lucas Sacatepéquez20,723 people · ~12 km away
- Sumpango28,488 people · ~13 km away
- Chinautla104,972 people · ~16 km away
- Guatemala City994,938 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Juan Sacatepéquez?
San Juan Sacatepéquez has a population of 136,886 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is San Juan Sacatepéquez in?
San Juan Sacatepéquez is located in Guatemala, Guatemala.
Is San Juan Sacatepéquez the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 17 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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