Most Dense in Guatemala

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Most Dense — Guatemala

1 Cobán 01 731,197/mi²

2 Villa Nueva 07 679,557/mi²

3 Guatemala City 07 361,796/mi²

4 Chiquimula 04 195,623/mi²

5 Petapa 07 12,213/mi²

6 Mixco 07 9,249/mi²

7 San Pablo La Laguna 19 3,239/mi²

8 San Sebastián 15 3,226/mi²

9 San Antonio Aguas Calientes 16 3,201/mi²

10 Salcajá 13 3,191/mi²

11 Quetzaltenango 13 3,139/mi²

12 Jocotenango 16 3,095/mi²

13 Chinautla 07 3,044/mi²

14 Magdalena Milpas Altas 16 2,486/mi²

15 La Esperanza 13 2,479/mi²

16 Almolonga 13 2,388/mi²

17 Santa Lucía Milpas Altas 16 2,270/mi²

18 Chimaltenango 03 2,189/mi²

19 Santiago Sacatepéquez 16 1,907/mi²

20 Panajachel 19 1,854/mi²

21 Ciudad Vieja 16 1,705/mi²

22 San Lucas Sacatepéquez 16 1,625/mi²

23 Mazatenango 20 1,607/mi²

24 Cantel 13 1,570/mi²

25 San Pablo Jocopilas 20 1,548/mi²

26 Santa Cruz del Quiché 14 1,540/mi²

27 San Bartolomé Milpas Altas 16 1,527/mi²

28 San Andrés Xecul 21 1,503/mi²

29 San Miguel Sigüilá 13 1,404/mi²

30 Amatitlán 07 1,346/mi²

31 San Pedro Ayampuc 07 1,339/mi²

32 San Francisco El Alto 21 1,260/mi²

33 Samayac 13 1,232/mi²

34 Sumpango 16 1,171/mi²

35 Chichicastenango 14 1,130/mi²

36 Fraijanes 07 1,081/mi²

37 Villa Canales 07 1,072/mi²

38 Antigua Guatemala 16 1,059/mi²

39 San Juan Sacatepéquez 07 1,045/mi²

40 Nuevo San Carlos 15 1,010/mi²

41 Concepción Chiquirichapa 13 989/mi²

42 San José Pinula 07 987/mi²

43 Santo Tomás La Unión 20 986/mi²

44 Comalapa 03 960/mi²

45 Totonicapán 21 958/mi²

46 Palín 06 956/mi²

47 San Pedro Sacatepéquez 17 944/mi²

48 San Mateo 13 922/mi²

49 Comitancillo 17 888/mi²

50 Santa María de Jesús 16 878/mi²

51 Santa Cruz Balanyá 03 798/mi²

52 Patzún 03 795/mi²

53 San Francisco Zapotitlán 20 792/mi²

54 Santo Domingo Xenacoj 16 782/mi²

55 San Andrés Itzapa 03 752/mi²

56 Malacatán 17 750/mi²

57 Huehuetenango 08 749/mi²

58 Zaragoza 03 741/mi²

59 Parramos 03 730/mi²

60 Pastores 16 696/mi²

61 Ostuncalco 13 690/mi²

62 Cabricán 13 680/mi²

63 Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa 06 662/mi²

64 Patzicía 03 644/mi²

65 San Marcos 17 640/mi²

66 San Cristóbal Cucho 17 639/mi²

67 Santa Clara La Laguna 19 638/mi²

68 San Antonio Suchitepéquez 20 565/mi²

69 Santiago Atitlán 19 562/mi²

70 Sololá 19 560/mi²

71 Escuintla 06 553/mi²

72 Jutiapa 11 543/mi²

73 San Felipe 15 542/mi²

74 Coatepeque 13 540/mi²

75 Jalapa 10 530/mi²

76 San Bernardino 20 527/mi²

77 Huitán 13 523/mi²

78 San Miguel Dueñas 16 477/mi²

79 Alotenango 16 456/mi²

80 San Pedro Sacatepéquez 07 455/mi²

81 San Lucas Tolimán 19 452/mi²

82 San Pedro La Laguna 19 438/mi²

83 Cuilapa 18 432/mi²

84 Zunil 13 420/mi²

85 El Asintal 15 396/mi²

86 Chicacao 20 391/mi²

87 Barberena 18 385/mi²

88 Guazacapán 18 378/mi²

89 El Tejar 03 353/mi²

90 Yepocapa 03 336/mi²

91 San Benito 12 336/mi²

92 Colomba 13 335/mi²

93 Flores Costa Cuca 13 297/mi²

94 San Luis Jilotepeque 10 294/mi²

95 Tecpán Guatemala 03 273/mi²

96 Masagua 06 269/mi²

97 Zacapa 22 267/mi²

98 Atescatempa 11 265/mi²

99 Santa Catarina Pinula 07 261/mi²

100 Jalpatagua 11 258/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Guatemala pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Cobán leads with 731,197 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Cobán has 731,197 people per square mile — that's roughly 1,142 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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