Aguilares Population 2026
Aguilares has a population of 21,445, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in San Salvador Department. Roughly 0.3% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,445
Rank in El Salvador
#25
Coordinates
13.96°N, 89.19°W
~304 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
30 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in San Salvador Department
| City | Population | Rank in El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| San Salvador | 525,990 | #1 |
| Soyapango | 329,708 | #2 |
| Mejicanos | 160,317 | #5 |
| Apopa | 112,158 | #7 |
| Delgado | 71,594 | #8 |
| San Marcos | 54,615 | #10 |
| Cuscatancingo | 44,369 | #13 |
| Ilopango | 38,890 | #17 |
Cities near Aguilares
- Quezaltepeque28,886 people · ~17 km away
- Apopa112,158 people · ~17 km away
- Ayutuxtepeque25,426 people · ~25 km away
- Cuscatancingo44,369 people · ~26 km away
- Mejicanos160,317 people · ~26 km away
- Delgado71,594 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aguilares?
Aguilares has a population of 21,445 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Aguilares in?
Aguilares is located in San Salvador Department, El Salvador.
Is Aguilares the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 30 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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