Santa Tecla Population 2026
Santa Tecla has a population of 124,694, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in La Libertad Department. Roughly 2.0% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 4.2× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
124,694
Rank in El Salvador
#6
Coordinates
13.68°N, 89.28°W
~965 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
10 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in La Libertad Department
| City | Population | Rank in El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Cuscatlán | 33,767 | #19 |
| Quezaltepeque | 28,886 | #21 |
| La Libertad | 16,855 | #32 |
Cities near Santa Tecla
- Antiguo Cuscatlán33,767 people · ~4 km away
- San Salvador525,990 people · ~10 km away
- Ayutuxtepeque25,426 people · ~11 km away
- San Marcos54,615 people · ~11 km away
- Mejicanos160,317 people · ~12 km away
- Cuscatancingo44,369 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Tecla?
Santa Tecla has a population of 124,694 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Santa Tecla in?
Santa Tecla is located in La Libertad Department, El Salvador.
Is Santa Tecla the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 10 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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