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Guatemala City

Guatemala City (Guatemala): major city of Guatemala, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Guatemala City

CountryGuatemala
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

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What is the population of Guatemala City?

This page does not list a population figure for Guatemala City. The Bureau’s profile records it as a major city of Guatemala.

Where is Guatemala City located?

Guatemala City is in Guatemala. It is the national capital of Guatemala.

What is Guatemala City known for?

Guatemala City is the national capital of Guatemala. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Guatemala factbook for the wider national picture.

Across the Bureau

Guatemala — Country ProfileWhat are the main airports of Guatemala?Guatemala — Military Capability AssessmentWhat is the population of Guatemala?Who is the president of Guatemala?Bernardo Arévalo — Leader of GuatemalaGuatemala Ranking — Magna Country RankingsHistory of Guatemala — Timeline