What is the Capital of Guatemala?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Guatemala is Guatemala City. Guatemala is located in Central America, North America, with a population of 18,079,810. The official currency is the Guatemalan quetzal and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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Guatemala City at a glance
| Capital city | Guatemala City |
|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala (Republic of Guatemala) |
| Region | Central America, North America |
| Country population | 18,079,810 (72nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-06:00 |
| Currency | Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ) |
| Calling code | +502 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Guatemala
- Belmopan, capital of Belize
- San Salvador, capital of El Salvador
- Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras
- Mexico City, capital of Mexico
Guatemala in context
- Guatemala covers 108,889 km², making it the 105th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 166 people per km² ranks 57th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico.
- With 18,079,810 people, Guatemala holds about 35.7% of the population of Central America.
- That is roughly 3.0% of the North America total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Guatemala is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Guatemala — FAQ
What is the capital of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
Is Guatemala City the largest city in Guatemala?
Yes — Guatemala City is both the capital and the largest city of Guatemala.
What country is Guatemala City in?
Guatemala City is the capital city of Guatemala.
What continent is Guatemala City in?
Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala, is located in North America.
Is Guatemala City the capital of Guatemala?
Yes — Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala (official name: Republic of Guatemala).
Guatemala City is the capital of which country?
Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala, in Central America.
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