Smallest Cities in El Salvador

Top 99 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - El Salvador

1 San Agustín 14 5,276
2 Tonacatepeque 10 6,245
3 Rosario de Mora 10 6,322
4 Panchimalco 10 6,322
5 Santo Tomás 10 6,322
6 San Marcos 10 6,322
7 Intipucá 07 6,785
8 Nueva Guadalupe 09 7,747
9 Nueva Esparta 07 8,638
10 Jocoro 08 9,658
11 Turín 01 10,122
12 Sesori 09 10,128
13 Guatajiagua 08 10,237
14 Chapeltique 09 11,295
15 Zaragoza 05 11,749
16 San Rafael Oriente 09 11,958
17 Jucuarán 14 12,722
18 San Sebastián 12 12,781
19 Concepción de Ataco 01 12,968
20 Puerto El Triunfo 14 12,983
21 Anamorós 07 14,210
22 Corinto 08 14,847
23 Lolotique 09 15,007
24 Pasaquina 07 15,286
25 El Paisnal 10 15,469
26 San Alejo 07 17,269
27 El Rosario 06 17,551
28 Jucuapa 14 17,696
29 Santiago de María 14 17,940
30 San Pablo Tacachico 05 18,710
31 Texistepeque 11 19,271
32 Chirilagua 09 19,368
33 San Francisco 08 20,330
34 Sociedad 08 20,330
35 Cacaopera 08 20,330
36 Berlín 14 20,683
37 Aguilares 10 21,051
38 Guaymango 01 21,607
39 Suchitoto 04 22,716
41 Ciudad Barrios 09 23,256
42 Chinameca 09 24,142
43 Juayúa 13 24,344
44 Guazapa 10 25,344
45 Ayutuxtepeque 10 25,426
46 Nueva Concepción 03 27,209
47 Jujutla 01 27,415
48 El Congo 11 27,587
49 Sonzacate 13 28,226
50 Santa Rosa de Lima 07 28,350
51 San Pedro Masahuat 06 28,512
52 Chalatenango 03 30,679
53 Olocuilta 06 30,989
54 Tacuba 01 31,208
55 San Antonio del Monte 13 31,533
56 Antiguo Cuscatlán 05 33,767
57 Atiquizaya 01 34,209
58 Sensuntepeque 02 35,916
59 Victoria 02 35,916
60 Armenia 13 35,926
61 Coatepeque 11 36,371
62 Ilopango 10 38,890
63 San Martín 04 39,361
64 La Unión 07 40,129
65 Conchagua 07 40,129
66 Jiquilisco 14 44,271
67 Cuscatancingo 10 44,369
68 La Libertad 05 44,761
70 Cojutepeque 04 46,839
71 Apastepeque 12 52,461
72 San Vicente 12 52,461
73 Acajutla 13 55,307
74 Nahuizalco 13 55,641
75 Quezaltepeque 05 62,572
76 Metapán 11 63,763
77 Zacatecoluca 06 64,484
78 Santiago Nonualco 06 64,484
79 Ciudad Arce 05 65,550
80 Usulután 14 66,125
81 El Tránsito 09 66,125
82 Santa Elena 14 66,125
83 Ozatlán 14 66,125
84 Concepción Batres 14 66,125
85 Delgado 10 71,594
86 Sonsonate 13 72,233
87 Chalchuapa 11 74,025
88 Izalco 13 77,529
89 San Juan Opico 05 97,210
90 Apopa 10 112,158
91 Nuevo Cuscatlán 05 125,532
92 Santa Tecla 05 125,532
93 Ahuachapán 01 127,301
94 Mejicanos 10 160,317
95 San Miguel 09 232,887
96 Moncagua 09 232,887
97 Santa Ana 11 250,760
98 Soyapango 10 329,708
99 San Salvador 10 330,543

The smallest cities in El Salvador (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. San Agustín has a population of just 5,276. 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 5,276 residents, San Agustín 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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