Guatemala
Republic of Guatemala
People: Guatemalan
Guatemala is located in Central America and has a population of around 18.1 million. Its capital city is Guatemala City, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish.
By the numbers, Guatemala is the 72nd most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.23% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 105th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 166 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Guatemala — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Guatemala City |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Central America |
| Population | 18,079,810 |
| Area | 108,889 km² |
| Currency | Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ) Q |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +502 |
| Internet TLD | .gt |
| Timezone | UTC-06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | GT / GTM |
| Borders | Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guatemala
What is the capital and currency of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City and the currency is the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ), symbol Q.
What is the capital of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
What currency does Guatemala use?
Guatemala uses the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ, symbol: Q).
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
The official language of Guatemala is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Guatemala?
The international dialling code for Guatemala is +502.
What side of the road does Guatemala drive on?
Guatemala drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Guatemala
Belize
El Salvador
Honduras
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