Apopa Population 2026
Apopa has a population of 112,158, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in San Salvador Department. Roughly 1.8% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 4.7× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
112,158
Rank in El Salvador
#7
Coordinates
13.81°N, 89.18°W
~434 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
13 km
8 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 |
| Delgado | 71,594 | #8 |
| San Marcos | 54,615 | #10 |
| Cuscatancingo | 44,369 | #13 |
| Ilopango | 38,890 | #17 |
| Ayutuxtepeque | 25,426 | #23 |
Cities near Apopa
- Ayutuxtepeque25,426 people · ~8 km away
- Cuscatancingo44,369 people · ~9 km away
- Mejicanos160,317 people · ~9 km away
- Delgado71,594 people · ~10 km away
- Quezaltepeque28,886 people · ~10 km away
- Soyapango329,708 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Apopa?
Apopa has a population of 112,158 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Apopa in?
Apopa is located in San Salvador Department, El Salvador.
Is Apopa the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 13 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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