Sonzacate Population 2026
Sonzacate has a population of 15,446, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in Sonsonate Department. Roughly 0.2% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,446
Rank in El Salvador
#34
Coordinates
13.73°N, 89.71°W
~275 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
57 km
35 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sonsonate Department
Cities near Sonzacate
- Sonsonate59,468 people · ~2 km away
- Izalco19,197 people · ~5 km away
- Acajutla22,763 people · ~20 km away
- Ahuachapán34,102 people · ~25 km away
- Chalchuapa32,282 people · ~28 km away
- Santa Ana176,661 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sonzacate?
Sonzacate has a population of 15,446 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Sonzacate in?
Sonzacate is located in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador.
Is Sonzacate the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 57 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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