Usulután Population 2026
Usulután has a population of 51,910, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in Usulutan. Roughly 0.8% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,910
Rank in El Salvador
#11
Coordinates
13.34°N, 88.44°W
~100 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
89 km
55 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Usulutan
| City | Population | Rank in El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto El Triunfo | 19,074 | #31 |
| Santiago de María | 15,032 | #35 |
Cities near Usulután
- San Rafael Oriente19,095 people · ~11 km away
- Puerto El Triunfo19,074 people · ~14 km away
- Santiago de María15,032 people · ~16 km away
- San Miguel247,126 people · ~32 km away
- San Vicente41,504 people · ~50 km away
- Zacatecoluca39,613 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Usulután?
Usulután has a population of 51,910 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Usulután in?
Usulután is located in Usulutan, El Salvador.
Is Usulután the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 89 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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