Antiguo Cuscatlán Population 2026
Antiguo Cuscatlán has a population of 33,767, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in La Libertad Department. Roughly 0.5% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,767
Rank in El Salvador
#19
Coordinates
13.66°N, 89.25°W
~891 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in La Libertad Department
| City | Population | Rank in El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Tecla | 124,694 | #6 |
| Quezaltepeque | 28,886 | #21 |
| La Libertad | 16,855 | #32 |
Cities near Antiguo Cuscatlán
- Santa Tecla124,694 people · ~4 km away
- San Salvador525,990 people · ~8 km away
- San Marcos54,615 people · ~8 km away
- Ayutuxtepeque25,426 people · ~10 km away
- Mejicanos160,317 people · ~10 km away
- Cuscatancingo44,369 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Antiguo Cuscatlán?
Antiguo Cuscatlán has a population of 33,767 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Antiguo Cuscatlán in?
Antiguo Cuscatlán is located in La Libertad Department, El Salvador.
Is Antiguo Cuscatlán the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 8 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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