San Francisco Population 2026
San Francisco has a population of 16,152, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in Morazan. Roughly 0.3% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,152
Rank in El Salvador
#33
Coordinates
13.69°N, 88.10°W
~249 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
117 km
73 miles, straight line
Cities near San Francisco
- San Miguel247,126 people · ~25 km away
- San Rafael Oriente19,095 people · ~44 km away
- Santiago de María15,032 people · ~46 km away
- La Unión26,807 people · ~49 km away
- Usulután51,910 people · ~53 km away
- Sensuntepeque20,386 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Francisco?
San Francisco has a population of 16,152 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is San Francisco in?
San Francisco is located in Morazan, El Salvador.
Is San Francisco the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 117 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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