Santiago de María Population 2026
Santiago de María has a population of 15,032, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇸🇻 El Salvador, located in Usulutan. Roughly 0.2% of El Salvador's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than San Salvador, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,032
Rank in El Salvador
#35
Coordinates
13.48°N, 88.47°W
~896 m elevation · America/El_Salvador
Distance to capital (San Salvador)
81 km
50 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Usulutan
| City | Population | Rank in El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Usulután | 51,910 | #11 |
| Puerto El Triunfo | 19,074 | #31 |
Cities near Santiago de María
- Usulután51,910 people · ~16 km away
- San Rafael Oriente19,095 people · ~17 km away
- Puerto El Triunfo19,074 people · ~24 km away
- San Miguel247,126 people · ~31 km away
- San Vicente41,504 people · ~39 km away
- Zacatecoluca39,613 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santiago de María?
Santiago de María has a population of 15,032 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in El Salvador.
What region is Santiago de María in?
Santiago de María is located in Usulutan, El Salvador.
Is Santiago de María the capital of El Salvador?
No, the capital of El Salvador is San Salvador, about 81 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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