Arandas Population 2026
Arandas has a population of 52,175, making it the #215 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 236× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,175
Rank in Mexico
#215
Coordinates
20.71°N, 102.35°W
~2,053 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
365 km
227 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jalisco
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Zapopan | 1,476,491 | #9 |
| Guadalajara | 1,385,629 | #10 |
| Tlaquepaque | 650,123 | #29 |
| Tonalá | 408,759 | #49 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 224,166 | #84 |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 111,975 | #133 |
| Lagos de Moreno | 98,206 | #142 |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 91,959 | #147 |
Cities near Arandas
- Atotonilco el Alto26,874 people · ~24 km away
- San Miguel el Alto23,982 people · ~37 km away
- Yurécuaro23,843 people · ~41 km away
- Tepatitlán de Morelos91,959 people · ~45 km away
- La Barca35,219 people · ~51 km away
- La Piedad de Cabadas83,323 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arandas?
Arandas has a population of 52,175 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #215 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Arandas in?
Arandas is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Arandas the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 365 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.