Santa Ana Population 2026
Santa Ana has a population of 176,661, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in Santa Ana Department. Roughly 2.8% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 3.0× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
176,661
Rank in El Salvador
#4
Coordinates
13.99°N, 89.56°W
~645 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
52 km
32 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Ana Department
| City | Population | Rank in El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Chalchuapa | 32,282 | #20 |
| Metapán | 19,143 | #29 |
Cities near Santa Ana
- Chalchuapa32,282 people · ~13 km away
- Izalco19,197 people · ~30 km away
- Ahuachapán34,102 people · ~32 km away
- Sonzacate15,446 people · ~33 km away
- Sonsonate59,468 people · ~35 km away
- Quezaltepeque28,886 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Ana?
Santa Ana has a population of 176,661 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Santa Ana in?
Santa Ana is located in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador.
Is Santa Ana the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 52 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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