Sonsonate Population 2026
Sonsonate has a population of 59,468, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in Sonsonate Department. Roughly 0.9% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 8.8× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,468
Rank in El Salvador
#9
Coordinates
13.72°N, 89.72°W
~245 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
58 km
36 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sonsonate Department
Cities near Sonsonate
- Sonzacate15,446 people · ~2 km away
- Izalco19,197 people · ~6 km away
- Acajutla22,763 people · ~18 km away
- Ahuachapán34,102 people · ~26 km away
- Chalchuapa32,282 people · ~30 km away
- Santa Ana176,661 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sonsonate?
Sonsonate has a population of 59,468 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Sonsonate in?
Sonsonate is located in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador.
Is Sonsonate the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 58 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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