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Smallest Cities in El Salvador

Top 74 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — El Salvador

1 Tacuba 01 5,055
2 San Alejo 07 5,149
3 Rosario de Mora 10 5,178
4 Guatajiagua 08 5,273
5 El Rosario 06 5,620
6 Suchitoto 04 5,735
7 Coatepeque 11 5,773
8 Apastepeque 12 5,785
9 Nueva Guadalupe 09 5,798
10 Santa Elena 14 5,887
11 Tonacatepeque 10 6,245
13 Olocuilta 06 6,324
14 Chirilagua 09 6,393
15 Nuevo Cuscatlán 05 6,469
16 Panchimalco 10 6,764
17 San Juan Opico 05 7,127
18 San Sebastián 12 7,333
19 Nahuizalco 13 7,358
20 Concepción de Ataco 01 7,797
21 Ciudad Barrios 09 8,491
22 Chinameca 09 8,646
23 El Congo 11 8,905
24 Jiquilisco 14 9,129
25 San Antonio del Monte 13 9,135
26 Atiquizaya 01 9,476
27 El Tránsito 09 9,485
28 Santiago Nonualco 06 9,490
29 Juayúa 13 9,936
30 Nueva Concepción 03 9,990
31 Ciudad Arce 05 10,095
32 Jucuapa 14 10,601
33 Guazapa 10 10,995
34 Berlín 14 11,313
35 Zaragoza 05 11,749
36 Turín 01 11,829
37 Santa Rosa de Lima 07 13,249
38 Santo Tomás 10 14,581
39 Armenia 13 14,997
40 Santiago de María 14 15,032
41 Sonzacate 13 15,446
42 San Francisco 08 16,152
43 La Libertad 05 16,855
44 Puerto El Triunfo 14 19,074
45 San Rafael Oriente 09 19,095
46 Metapán 11 19,143
47 Izalco 13 19,197
48 Chalatenango 03 19,364
49 Sensuntepeque 02 20,386
50 Aguilares 10 21,445
51 Acajutla 13 22,763
52 Ayutuxtepeque 10 25,426
53 La Unión 07 26,807
54 Quezaltepeque 05 28,886
55 Chalchuapa 11 32,282
56 Antiguo Cuscatlán 05 33,767
57 Ahuachapán 01 34,102
58 Ilopango 10 38,890
59 San Martín 04 39,361
60 Zacatecoluca 06 39,613
61 San Vicente 12 41,504
62 Cuscatancingo 10 44,369
63 Cojutepeque 04 48,411
64 Usulután 14 51,910
65 San Marcos 10 54,615
66 Sonsonate 13 59,468
67 Delgado 10 71,594
68 Apopa 10 112,158
69 Santa Tecla 05 124,694
70 Mejicanos 10 160,317
71 Santa Ana 11 176,661
72 San Miguel 09 247,126
73 Soyapango 10 329,708
74 San Salvador 10 525,990

The smallest cities in El Salvador (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Tacuba has a population of just 5,055. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,055 residents, Tacuba is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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