San Vicente Population 2026
San Vicente has a population of 41,504, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in San Vicente Department. Roughly 0.6% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,504
Rank in El Salvador
#14
Coordinates
13.64°N, 88.78°W
~405 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
44 km
27 miles, straight line
Cities near San Vicente
- Zacatecoluca39,613 people · ~17 km away
- Cojutepeque48,411 people · ~18 km away
- San Martín39,361 people · ~21 km away
- Sensuntepeque20,386 people · ~31 km away
- Ilopango38,890 people · ~36 km away
- Santiago de María15,032 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Vicente?
San Vicente has a population of 41,504 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is San Vicente in?
San Vicente is located in San Vicente Department, El Salvador.
Is San Vicente the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 44 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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