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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 Chuarrancho 07 7,149
29 San Vicente Pacaya 06 7,162
30 San Andrés 12 7,235
31 El Progreso 11 7,350
32 Chahal 01 7,465
33 Mataquescuintla 10 7,539
34 San Miguel Sigüilá 13 7,551
35 Río Bravo 20 7,568
36 Casillas 18 7,698
37 San Antonio La Paz 05 7,781
39 Santa Cruz Balanyá 03 7,825
41 San Jerónimo 02 8,093
42 Nuevo Progreso 17 8,113
43 Moyuta 11 8,145
44 Pajapita 17 8,164
45 Jocotán 04 8,387
46 Cunén 14 8,400
47 San Miguel Dueñas 16 8,424
48 Chiantla 08 8,465
49 La Libertad 12 8,646
50 San Raimundo 07 8,689
51 Santo Domingo Xenacoj 16 8,791
52 El Tumbador 17 8,856
53 Concepción Huista 08 8,925
54 Estanzuela 22 8,937
55 Samayac 13 8,994
56 Tactic 01 8,999
57 Sayaxché 12 9,100
58 San Cristóbal Cucho 17 9,152
59 Zacualpa 14 9,241
60 Santa Ana 12 9,523
61 Parramos 03 9,613
62 San Pedro La Laguna 19 9,681
64 Champerico 15 9,941
65 Huitán 13 9,958
66 Nuevo León 08 10,000
67 Nueva Santa Rosa 18 10,130
68 Oratorio 18 10,155
70 Dolores 12 10,604
71 Cubulco 02 10,681
72 Santa Catarina Mita 11 10,817
73 Cuyotenango 20 10,825
74 San Juan Cotzal 14 11,046
75 Nueva Concepción 06 11,121
76 Panajachel 19 11,142
77 Ciudad Tecún Umán 17 11,432
78 Melchor de Mencos 12 11,457
79 Atescatempa 11 11,543
80 Chajul 14 11,657
81 Magdalena Milpas Altas 16 11,856
82 Flores Costa Cuca 13 11,984
83 Senahú 01 12,084
84 Sacapulas 14 12,088
85 El Quetzal 17 12,122
86 Acatenango 03 12,136
88 Almolonga 13 12,299
89 Pastores 16 12,621
90 Chiquimulilla 18 12,842
91 Joyabaj 14 13,164
92 San Mateo Ixtatán 08 13,213
93 San Juan Chamelco 01 13,264
94 La Democracia 06 13,400
95 Monjas 10 13,541
97 San Pablo 17 13,668
98 San Miguel Chicaj 02 13,747
99 Barillas 08 14,100
100 Zunil 13 14,118

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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