Quezaltepeque Population 2026
Quezaltepeque has a population of 28,886, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in La Libertad Department. Roughly 0.5% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,886
Rank in El Salvador
#21
Coordinates
13.83°N, 89.27°W
~443 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
18 km
11 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 |
| La Libertad | 16,855 | #32 |
Cities near Quezaltepeque
- Apopa112,158 people · ~10 km away
- Ayutuxtepeque25,426 people · ~13 km away
- Mejicanos160,317 people · ~15 km away
- Cuscatancingo44,369 people · ~15 km away
- Delgado71,594 people · ~17 km away
- Aguilares21,445 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Quezaltepeque?
Quezaltepeque has a population of 28,886 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Quezaltepeque in?
Quezaltepeque is located in La Libertad Department, El Salvador.
Is Quezaltepeque the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 18 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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