Smallest Cities in Guatemala

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Guatemala

2 Ipala 04 5,283
4 Purulhá 02 5,370
5 San Bernardino 20 5,501
6 San Mateo 13 5,534
7 Aguacatán 08 5,572
8 San Antonio Huista 08 5,669
9 Santa Cruz Verapaz 01 5,843
10 Santa Rosa de Lima 18 5,984
11 San José Poaquil 03 5,987
12 Río Hondo 22 5,997
13 Concepción Tutuapa 17 6,006
14 San Pablo La Laguna 19 6,186
15 Santa Cruz Naranjo 18 6,254
18 San José Acatempa 11 6,367
19 Teculután 22 6,407
20 Tacaná 17 6,438
21 La Libertad 08 6,439
22 Taxisco 18 6,518
23 Uspantán 14 6,664
24 San Luis 12 6,776
25 San Carlos Sija 13 6,831
28 San Vicente Pacaya 06 7,162
29 San Andrés 12 7,235
30 El Progreso 11 7,350
31 Chahal 01 7,465
32 Mataquescuintla 10 7,539
33 San Miguel Sigüilá 13 7,551
34 Río Bravo 20 7,568
35 Casillas 18 7,698
36 San Antonio La Paz 05 7,781
38 Santa Cruz Balanyá 03 7,825
40 San Jerónimo 02 8,093
41 Nuevo Progreso 17 8,113
42 Moyuta 11 8,145
43 Pajapita 17 8,164
44 Jocotán 04 8,387
45 Cunén 14 8,400
46 San Miguel Dueñas 16 8,424
47 Chiantla 08 8,465
48 La Libertad 12 8,646
49 San Raimundo 07 8,689
50 Santo Domingo Xenacoj 16 8,791
51 El Tumbador 17 8,856
52 Concepción Huista 08 8,925
53 Estanzuela 22 8,937
54 Samayac 13 8,994
55 Tactic 01 8,999
56 Sayaxché 12 9,100
57 San Cristóbal Cucho 17 9,152
58 Zacualpa 14 9,241
59 Santa Ana 12 9,523
60 Parramos 03 9,613
61 San Pedro La Laguna 19 9,681
63 Champerico 15 9,941
64 Huitán 13 9,958
65 Nuevo León 08 10,000
66 Nueva Santa Rosa 18 10,130
67 Oratorio 18 10,155
69 Dolores 12 10,604
70 Cubulco 02 10,681
71 Santa Catarina Mita 11 10,817
72 Cuyotenango 20 10,825
73 San Juan Cotzal 14 11,046
74 Nueva Concepción 06 11,121
75 Panajachel 19 11,142
76 Ciudad Tecún Umán 17 11,432
77 Melchor de Mencos 12 11,457
78 Atescatempa 11 11,543
79 Chajul 14 11,657
80 Magdalena Milpas Altas 16 11,856
81 Flores Costa Cuca 13 11,984
82 Senahú 01 12,084
83 Sacapulas 14 12,088
84 El Quetzal 17 12,122
85 Acatenango 03 12,136
87 Almolonga 13 12,299
88 Pastores 16 12,621
89 Chiquimulilla 18 12,842
90 Joyabaj 14 13,164
91 San Mateo Ixtatán 08 13,213
92 San Juan Chamelco 01 13,264
93 La Democracia 06 13,400
94 Monjas 10 13,541
96 San Pablo 17 13,668
97 San Miguel Chicaj 02 13,747
98 Barillas 08 14,100
99 Zunil 13 14,118
100 San Pedro Sacatepéquez 07 14,315

The smallest cities in Guatemala (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. San Andrés Villa Seca has a population of just 5,102. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,102 residents, San Andrés Villa Seca is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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