Ilopango Population 2026
Ilopango has a population of 38,890, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in San Salvador Department. Roughly 0.6% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,890
Rank in El Salvador
#17
Coordinates
13.70°N, 89.11°W
~620 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
9 km
6 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 |
| Ayutuxtepeque | 25,426 | #23 |
Cities near Ilopango
- Soyapango329,708 people · ~3 km away
- Delgado71,594 people · ~7 km away
- Cuscatancingo44,369 people · ~8 km away
- San Salvador525,990 people · ~9 km away
- Mejicanos160,317 people · ~9 km away
- San Marcos54,615 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ilopango?
Ilopango has a population of 38,890 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Ilopango in?
Ilopango is located in San Salvador Department, El Salvador.
Is Ilopango the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 9 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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