Guatemala Cities by Population 2025

Guatemala Overview

Guatemala has 0 cities with more than a million people, 8 cities with between 100,000 and 1 million people, and 120 cities with between 10,000 and 100,000 people. The largest city in Guatemala is Guatemala City, with a population of 994,938 people.

The Central American country of Guatemala is home to rainforests, volcanoes and ancient Mayan sites. Its capital, Guatemala City, is the most populous city in Central America, with more than 2.1 million residents. Guatemala City is the economic, administrative and cultural center of the country, and its main transportation hub. The city has many art galleries, theaters and museums, in addition to an historic center and plenty of parks and green spaces. There are two active volcanoes near the city, and it also lies within the ‘Ring of Fire’, making it prone to earthquakes.

Located just 16 kilometers south of Guatemala City is the country’s second-largest city, Villa Nueva. With a population of 1.5 million people, the city is an important producer of textiles and plastics, as well as agricultural products such as rice, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. Villa Nueva is also home to the Naciones Unidas National Park, one of the last remaining nature reserves in the metropolitan area of Guatemala City.