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Guatemala City is the national capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala, and the political, cultural, religious and economic center of the country. Founded in 1524, it became the capital in 1776, and had a population of 1,221,739 in the 2023 projection.

Facts
Population
1,221,739 1
2023 figure, from Guatemala City's own Wikipedia infobox.
Area (sq km)
228.7 1
Founding Year
1524 1
1524 is Guatemala City's founding date per its own Wikipedia infobox; it did not become the capital until 1776.
Population Estimate Year
2023 1
Elevation (m)
1500 1
Latitude
14.6417 degrees north 1
Longitude
90.5133 degrees west 1
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Guatemala, Countries

Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala.

Source Guatemala City (Wikipedia)

Capital Of

Guatemala, Countries

Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala.

Source Guatemala City (Wikipedia)

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North America, Continents
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1. Guatemala City (Wikipedia)
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• Capital city 1,221,739
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1. Guatemala City (Wikipedia)
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• Capital city 228.7 km2 (88.3 sq mi)
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1. Guatemala City (Wikipedia)
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1,500 m (4,900 ft)
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1. Guatemala City (Wikipedia)
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14°38′30″N 90°30′48″W
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1. Guatemala City (Wikipedia)
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Founded 1524; As capital 1776
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1. Guatemala City (Wikipedia)
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Guatemala City serves as the national capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala.
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1. Guatemala City (Wikipedia)
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Guatemala City, also known colloquially by the nickname Guate, is the national capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala.
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