Chalchuapa Population 2026

Chalchuapa has a population of 32,282, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in Santa Ana Department. Roughly 0.5% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,282

Rank in El Salvador

#20

Coordinates

13.99°N, 89.68°W

~710 m elevation · America/El_Salvador

Distance to capital (San Salvador)

63 km

39 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Santa Ana Department

City	Population	Rank in El Salvador
Santa Ana	176,661	#4
Metapán	19,143	#29

Cities near Chalchuapa

Santa Ana176,661 people · ~13 km away
Ahuachapán34,102 people · ~19 km away
Izalco19,197 people · ~27 km away
Sonzacate15,446 people · ~28 km away
Sonsonate59,468 people · ~30 km away
Metapán19,143 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chalchuapa?

Chalchuapa has a population of 32,282 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in El Salvador.

What region is Chalchuapa in?

Chalchuapa is located in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador.

Is Chalchuapa the capital of El Salvador?

No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 63 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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