Acajutla Population 2026
Acajutla has a population of 22,763, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in Sonsonate Department. Roughly 0.4% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,763
Rank in El Salvador
#24
Coordinates
13.59°N, 89.83°W
~26 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
70 km
43 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sonsonate Department
Cities near Acajutla
- Sonsonate59,468 people · ~18 km away
- Sonzacate15,446 people · ~20 km away
- Izalco19,197 people · ~24 km away
- Ahuachapán34,102 people · ~37 km away
- Chalchuapa32,282 people · ~47 km away
- Santa Ana176,661 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Acajutla?
Acajutla has a population of 22,763 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Acajutla in?
Acajutla is located in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador.
Is Acajutla the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 70 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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