Chalatenango Population 2026
Chalatenango has a population of 19,364, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in Chalatenango Department. Roughly 0.3% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,364
Rank in El Salvador
#27
Coordinates
14.04°N, 88.94°W
~400 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
47 km
29 miles, straight line
Cities near Chalatenango
- Aguilares21,445 people · ~29 km away
- San Martín39,361 people · ~29 km away
- Cojutepeque48,411 people · ~36 km away
- Apopa112,158 people · ~37 km away
- Sensuntepeque20,386 people · ~38 km away
- Ilopango38,890 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chalatenango?
Chalatenango has a population of 19,364 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Chalatenango in?
Chalatenango is located in Chalatenango Department, El Salvador.
Is Chalatenango the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 47 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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