Santa Cruz del Quiché Population 2026
Santa Cruz del Quiché has a population of 78,279, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇬🇹 Guatemala, located in Quiché. Roughly 0.4% of Guatemala's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Guatemala City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,279
Rank in Guatemala
#25
Coordinates
15.03°N, 91.15°W
~1,979 m elevation · America/Guatemala
Distance to capital (Guatemala City)
81 km
50 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quiché
| City | Population | Rank in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Chichicastenango | 141,567 | #10 |
| Nebaj | 23,301 | #72 |
Cities near Santa Cruz del Quiché
- Chichicastenango141,567 people · ~10 km away
- Totonicapán103,952 people · ~26 km away
- Nahualá27,690 people · ~28 km away
- Momostenango31,739 people · ~28 km away
- Sololá45,373 people · ~29 km away
- San Francisco El Alto57,894 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Cruz del Quiché?
Santa Cruz del Quiché has a population of 78,279 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Guatemala.
What region is Santa Cruz del Quiché in?
Santa Cruz del Quiché is located in Quiché, Guatemala.
Is Santa Cruz del Quiché the capital of Guatemala?
No, the capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City, about 81 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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