Ayutuxtepeque Population 2026
Ayutuxtepeque has a population of 25,426, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in San Salvador Department. Roughly 0.4% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,426
Rank in El Salvador
#23
Coordinates
13.74°N, 89.20°W
~711 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
5 km
3 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 Ayutuxtepeque
- Mejicanos160,317 people · ~2 km away
- Cuscatancingo44,369 people · ~2 km away
- Delgado71,594 people · ~4 km away
- San Salvador525,990 people · ~5 km away
- Soyapango329,708 people · ~7 km away
- Apopa112,158 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ayutuxtepeque?
Ayutuxtepeque has a population of 25,426 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Ayutuxtepeque in?
Ayutuxtepeque is located in San Salvador Department, El Salvador.
Is Ayutuxtepeque the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 5 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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