Cojutepeque Population 2026

Cojutepeque has a population of 48,411, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in Cuscatlan. Roughly 0.8% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.

San SalvadorCojutepeque
Location of Cojutepeque (capital San Salvador shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
48,411
Rank in El Salvador
#12
Coordinates
13.72°N, 88.93°W
~836 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
28 km
17 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cuscatlan

CityPopulationRank in El Salvador
San Martín39,361#16

Cities near Cojutepeque

FAQ

What is the population of Cojutepeque?
Cojutepeque has a population of 48,411 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Cojutepeque in?
Cojutepeque is located in Cuscatlan, El Salvador.
Is Cojutepeque the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 28 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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