San Rafael Oriente Population 2026
San Rafael Oriente has a population of 19,095, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in San Miguel Department. Roughly 0.3% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,095
Rank in El Salvador
#30
Coordinates
13.38°N, 88.35°W
~212 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
97 km
60 miles, straight line
Other big cities in San Miguel Department
| City | Population | Rank in El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| San Miguel | 247,126 | #3 |
Cities near San Rafael Oriente
- Usulután51,910 people · ~11 km away
- Santiago de María15,032 people · ~17 km away
- San Miguel247,126 people · ~21 km away
- Puerto El Triunfo19,074 people · ~24 km away
- San Francisco16,152 people · ~44 km away
- La Unión26,807 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Rafael Oriente?
San Rafael Oriente has a population of 19,095 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is San Rafael Oriente in?
San Rafael Oriente is located in San Miguel Department, El Salvador.
Is San Rafael Oriente the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 97 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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