Metapán Population 2026
Metapán has a population of 19,143, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in Santa Ana Department. Roughly 0.3% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,143
Rank in El Salvador
#29
Coordinates
14.33°N, 89.45°W
~471 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
77 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Ana Department
| City | Population | Rank in El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana | 176,661 | #4 |
| Chalchuapa | 32,282 | #20 |
Cities near Metapán
- Santa Ana176,661 people · ~40 km away
- Chalchuapa32,282 people · ~46 km away
- Aguilares21,445 people · ~50 km away
- Quezaltepeque28,886 people · ~59 km away
- Ahuachapán34,102 people · ~62 km away
- Chalatenango19,364 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Metapán?
Metapán has a population of 19,143 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Metapán in?
Metapán is located in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador.
Is Metapán the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 77 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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