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Guatemala license plate (GCA) in 2025 ✅



Guatemala license plates from 2021 use the standard American size, in black characters on a white background, with a design very similar to that of Mercosur license plates. The configuration on the license plates of Guatemala is one letter, three numbers and three letters. The first letter identifies the type of vehicle. GUATEMALA and the national emblem are shown at the top, and CENTRAL AMERICA is shown at the bottom.

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The international code of Guatemala is GCA.

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Capital city: Guatemala City
Language: Spanish
International code: GCA
In Guatemala they drive on the right
First plate was registered on: 1920 (?).
There are 115 cars per 1000 inhabitants.
Continent: Central America


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☛ Which code identifies cars from Guatemala?

The code GCA identifies Guatemala. The license plates of Guatemala may be used with the international registration code GCA next to it on the back part of the car.

international oval code GCA from Guatemala

Example of a car with the international recognition code of Guatemala


Below you can find a car with the oval code and international recognition of Guatemala which is GCA.

Red Porsche with the GCA code from Guatemala


Questions and answers about car license plates in Guatemala 🥇

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Where is the code GCA in a license plate from?

The international code GCA identifies Guatemala, in Central America.


Which country uses the code GCA on its license plate?

The country that uses the code GCA on its car license plate system is Guatemala.. The letter or letters GCA always identify Guatemala. The international code GCA must always be displayed on the rear of the vehicle inGuatemalaSpain in an oval in black characters on a white background when travelling abroad, except in very rare cases.


When did Guatemala have its first ordinary car license plate?

The date of the first car license plate registration officially issued in Guatemala was in 1920 (?).


Which side of the road do people drive on in Guatemala?

In Guatemala, you drive on the right side of the road.


On which continent is Guatemala located?

Guatemala is located in the continent . You can check how are the license plates of Central America following the link to the general section within matriculasdelmundo. Car license plates in Central America


What are license plates from Guatemala called in other English-speaking couuntries?

In English, license plate of Guatemala is commonly called a license plate of Guatemala in the United States and Canada. In the UK and Australia, it’s often known as a number plate of Guatemala. Another term, registration plate of Guatemala, is understood globally and is slightly more formal. All these terms refer to the same vehicle identification plate of Guatemala, with usage varying by country. Car plate of Guatemala can be used in more technical situations.


Is it the same a license plate of Guatemala and a registration plate of Guatemala?

Yes, both license plate of Guatemala and registration plate of Guatemala can be used to refer the same vehicle registration unique number of Guatemala.


Cite this section about the license plates of Guatemala


Matriculasdelmundo. License plates of Guatemala. Reviewed and updated information. Matriculasdelmundo.com. Retrieved on 01/05/2025 from https://matriculasdelmundo.com/en/guatemala.html.



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