capital of guatemala

The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City. It is the largest city in Guatemala and Central America, serving as the political, cultural, social, and economic center of the country. Guatemala City was founded in 1776 to replace the former capital Antigua Guatemala after it was destroyed by an earthquake. It is located in the central highlands at an elevation of about 1,493 meters (4,897 feet) and is the metropolitan hub with extensive financial, administrative, and cultural influence in the region.