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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| San Martín | 39,361 | #16 |
Cities near Cojutepeque
- San Martín39,361 people · ~7 km away
- San Vicente41,504 people · ~18 km away
- Ilopango38,890 people · ~19 km away
- Soyapango329,708 people · ~22 km away
- Zacatecoluca39,613 people · ~24 km away
- Delgado71,594 people · ~25 km away
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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