Agua Prieta Population 2026
Agua Prieta has a population of 77,254, making it the #165 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Sonora. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 159× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,254
Rank in Mexico
#165
Coordinates
31.32°N, 109.54°W
~1,219 m elevation · America/Hermosillo
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,684 km
1,046 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sonora
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Hermosillo | 812,229 | #19 |
| Ciudad Obregón | 329,404 | #64 |
| Nogales | 264,782 | #76 |
| San Luis Río Colorado | 176,685 | #100 |
| Heroica Guaymas | 117,253 | #130 |
| Navojoa | 113,836 | #131 |
| Puerto Peñasco | 62,689 | #191 |
| Heroica Caborca | 59,922 | #198 |
Cities near Agua Prieta
- Cananea31,560 people · ~81 km away
- Nogales264,782 people · ~133 km away
- Magdalena de Kino26,605 people · ~156 km away
- Nuevo Casas Grandes55,553 people · ~185 km away
- Heroica Caborca59,922 people · ~258 km away
- Madera15,447 people · ~272 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Agua Prieta?
Agua Prieta has a population of 77,254 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #165 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Agua Prieta in?
Agua Prieta is located in Sonora, Mexico.
Is Agua Prieta the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,684 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.