Apaseo el Alto Population 2026
Apaseo el Alto has a population of 27,991, making it the #352 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guanajuato. It is about 439× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,991
Rank in Mexico
#352
Coordinates
20.46°N, 100.62°W
~1,877 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
193 km
120 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guanajuato
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| León de los Aldama | 1,579,803 | #7 |
| Irapuato | 380,941 | #54 |
| Celaya | 340,387 | #59 |
| San Miguel de Allende | 174,615 | #101 |
| Salamanca | 160,682 | #108 |
| Silao de la Victoria | 74,242 | #168 |
| Guanajuato | 72,237 | #171 |
| San Francisco del Rincón | 71,139 | #174 |
Cities near Apaseo el Alto
- Apaseo el Grande26,121 people · ~12 km away
- El Pueblito71,254 people · ~21 km away
- Celaya340,387 people · ~21 km away
- San José de los Olvera18,406 people · ~24 km away
- Venceremos15,538 people · ~26 km away
- Santiago de Querétaro1,594,212 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Apaseo el Alto?
Apaseo el Alto has a population of 27,991 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #352 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Apaseo el Alto in?
Apaseo el Alto is located in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Is Apaseo el Alto the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 193 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.