San Miguel Population 2026
San Miguel has a population of 247,126, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in San Miguel Department. Roughly 3.9% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 2.1× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
247,126
Rank in El Salvador
#3
Coordinates
13.48°N, 88.18°W
~130 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
111 km
69 miles, straight line
Other big cities in San Miguel Department
| City | Population | Rank in El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| San Rafael Oriente | 19,095 | #30 |
Cities near San Miguel
- San Rafael Oriente19,095 people · ~21 km away
- San Francisco16,152 people · ~25 km away
- Santiago de María15,032 people · ~31 km away
- Usulután51,910 people · ~32 km away
- La Unión26,807 people · ~40 km away
- Puerto El Triunfo19,074 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Miguel?
San Miguel has a population of 247,126 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is San Miguel in?
San Miguel is located in San Miguel Department, El Salvador.
Is San Miguel the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 111 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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