San Salvador: population and official figures
What is the population of San Salvador?
San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, had 200,319 inhabitants (city proper) on 1 July 2021, according to an official estimate (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does San Salvador rank among cities in El Salvador?
Of the 11 cities the UN table lists for El Salvador (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is 5th largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in San Salvador?
Women and girls made up 54.0% of residents (108,192 female, 92,127 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs San Salvador?
In El Salvador, cities and towns are run by municipalities: Municipal council of mayor, síndico and councillors, elected for three years. Local roads, street lighting, waste, markets, local development (Municipal Code 1986).
How local power works in El Salvador
Up a level: all cities in El Salvador · El Salvador · government and power
Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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