Sensuntepeque Population 2026
Sensuntepeque has a population of 20,386, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in Cabanas. Roughly 0.3% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,386
Rank in El Salvador
#26
Coordinates
13.88°N, 88.63°W
~702 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
64 km
40 miles, straight line
Cities near Sensuntepeque
- San Vicente41,504 people · ~31 km away
- San Martín39,361 people · ~33 km away
- Cojutepeque48,411 people · ~37 km away
- Chalatenango19,364 people · ~38 km away
- Santiago de María15,032 people · ~47 km away
- Zacatecoluca39,613 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sensuntepeque?
Sensuntepeque has a population of 20,386 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Sensuntepeque in?
Sensuntepeque is located in Cabanas, El Salvador.
Is Sensuntepeque the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 64 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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