Zacatecoluca Population 2026
Zacatecoluca has a population of 39,613, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in La Paz Department. Roughly 0.6% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,613
Rank in El Salvador
#15
Coordinates
13.51°N, 88.87°W
~220 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
40 km
25 miles, straight line
Cities near Zacatecoluca
- San Vicente41,504 people · ~17 km away
- Cojutepeque48,411 people · ~24 km away
- San Martín39,361 people · ~31 km away
- Ilopango38,890 people · ~34 km away
- Soyapango329,708 people · ~37 km away
- San Marcos54,615 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zacatecoluca?
Zacatecoluca has a population of 39,613 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Zacatecoluca in?
Zacatecoluca is located in La Paz Department, El Salvador.
Is Zacatecoluca the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 40 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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