Population
At Caracol, there are approximately 267 structures per square kilometer, 85% higher than Tikal. The site covers approximately 200 square kilometers, and within this area, structures are generally situated equidistantly and are integrated with the terrace system. The town grew into one of the largest ancient Maya cities, covering some 177 km² with an estimated population of about 15,000 with settlement focused along the many radiating causeways (potentially peaking between 120,000, or as many as 180,000)
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