La Libertad Population 2026
La Libertad has a population of 16,855, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in La Libertad Department. Roughly 0.3% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,855
Rank in El Salvador
#32
Coordinates
13.49°N, 89.32°W
~13 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
27 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in La Libertad Department
| City | Population | Rank in El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Tecla | 124,694 | #6 |
| Antiguo Cuscatlán | 33,767 | #19 |
| Quezaltepeque | 28,886 | #21 |
Cities near La Libertad
- Antiguo Cuscatlán33,767 people · ~21 km away
- Santa Tecla124,694 people · ~21 km away
- San Marcos54,615 people · ~24 km away
- San Salvador525,990 people · ~27 km away
- Mejicanos160,317 people · ~30 km away
- Ayutuxtepeque25,426 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Libertad?
La Libertad has a population of 16,855 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is La Libertad in?
La Libertad is located in La Libertad Department, El Salvador.
Is La Libertad the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 27 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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