Ahuachapán Population 2026

Ahuachapán has a population of 34,102, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in Ahuachapan. Roughly 0.5% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ahuachapán (capital San Salvador shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

34,102

Rank in El Salvador

#18

Coordinates

13.92°N, 89.84°W

~770 m elevation · America/El_Salvador

Distance to capital (San Salvador)

76 km

47 miles, straight line

Cities near Ahuachapán

Chalchuapa32,282 people · ~19 km away
Sonzacate15,446 people · ~25 km away
Sonsonate59,468 people · ~26 km away
Izalco19,197 people · ~27 km away
Santa Ana176,661 people · ~32 km away
Acajutla22,763 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ahuachapán?

Ahuachapán has a population of 34,102 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in El Salvador.

What region is Ahuachapán in?

Ahuachapán is located in Ahuachapan, El Salvador.

Is Ahuachapán the capital of El Salvador?

No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 76 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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