1. San Salvador – 704,913
The capital and largest city, it’s the political, economic, and cultural heart of El Salvador.
2. Soyapango – 329,708
A satellite city of San Salvador, known for its commercial activities and as a major thoroughfare.
3. San Miguel – 290,612
Located in the eastern part of the country, it’s a hub for commerce and agriculture.
4. Santa Ana – 250,760
Known as “La Ciudad Heroica,” it’s a cultural and economic center with a rich history.
5. Mejicanos – 160,317
A municipality in the San Salvador metropolitan area, known for its residential communities.
6. Santa Tecla – 124,694
A city adjacent to San Salvador, known for its vibrant cultural scene and parks.
7. Apopa – 112,158
A municipality in the San Salvador department, known for its industrial activities.
8. Delgado – 71,594
Located in the San Salvador metropolitan area, it’s known for its residential neighborhoods.
9. Sonsonate – 59,468
A city in the western part of the country, known for its agricultural production.
10. San Marcos – 54,615
A municipality in the San Salvador department, known for its commercial activities.
11. Usulután – 66,125
The capital of the Usulután department, known for its agricultural production and warm climate.
12. Cojutepeque – 48,411
The capital of the Cuscatlán department, known for its historical significance.
13. Cuscatancingo – 44,369
A municipality in the San Salvador metropolitan area, known for its residential communities.
14. San Vicente – 41,504
The capital of the San Vicente department, known for its agricultural activities.
15. Zacatecoluca – 39,613
The capital of the La Paz department, known for its historical significance.
16. San Martín – 39,361
A municipality in the San Salvador department, known for its residential neighborhoods.
17. Ilopango – 38,890
A city in the San Salvador department, known for its volcanic lake and recreational areas.
18. Ahuachapán – 34,102
The capital of the Ahuachapán department, known for its geothermal energy production.
19. Antiguo Cuscatlán – 33,767
A municipality in the La Libertad department, known for its high Human Development Index.
20. Chalchuapa – 32,282
A city in the Santa Ana department, known for its archaeological sites.
21. Quezaltepeque – 28,886
A municipality in the La Libertad department, known for its residential communities.
22. La Unión – 26,807
The capital of the La Unión department, known for its port and maritime activities.
23. Ayutuxtepeque – 25,426
A municipality in the San Salvador department, known for its residential neighborhoods.
24. Acajutla – 22,763
A port city in the Sonsonate department, known for its maritime activities.
25. Aguilares – 21,445
A municipality in the San Salvador department, known for its agricultural activities.
The above is subject to change.
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