Soyapango Population 2026
Soyapango has a population of 329,708, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in San Salvador Department. Roughly 5.2% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 1.6× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
329,708
Rank in El Salvador
#2
Coordinates
13.71°N, 89.14°W
~634 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
6 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in San Salvador Department
| City | Population | Rank in El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| San Salvador | 525,990 | #1 |
| Mejicanos | 160,317 | #5 |
| Apopa | 112,158 | #7 |
| Delgado | 71,594 | #8 |
| San Marcos | 54,615 | #10 |
| Cuscatancingo | 44,369 | #13 |
| Ilopango | 38,890 | #17 |
| Ayutuxtepeque | 25,426 | #23 |
Cities near Soyapango
- Delgado71,594 people · ~3 km away
- Ilopango38,890 people · ~3 km away
- Cuscatancingo44,369 people · ~5 km away
- Mejicanos160,317 people · ~5 km away
- San Salvador525,990 people · ~6 km away
- San Marcos54,615 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Soyapango?
Soyapango has a population of 329,708 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Soyapango in?
Soyapango is located in San Salvador Department, El Salvador.
Is Soyapango the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 6 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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