Benito Juarez Population 2026
Benito Juarez has a population of 355,017, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Mexico City. Roughly 0.3% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
355,017
Rank in Mexico
#56
Coordinates
19.40°N, 99.16°W
~2,243 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
5 km
3 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mexico City
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 12,294,193 | #1 |
| Iztapalapa | 1,835,486 | #3 |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | 1,185,772 | #12 |
| Coyoacán | 614,447 | #30 |
| Tlalpan | 574,577 | #33 |
| Cuauhtémoc | 531,831 | #35 |
| Xochimilco | 442,178 | #43 |
| Azcapotzalco | 414,711 | #47 |
Cities near Benito Juarez
- Mexico City12,294,193 people · ~5 km away
- Cuauhtémoc531,831 people · ~5 km away
- Coyoacán614,447 people · ~6 km away
- Miguel Hidalgo372,889 people · ~6 km away
- Iztacalco384,326 people · ~6 km away
- Magdalena Contreras238,431 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Benito Juarez?
Benito Juarez has a population of 355,017 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Benito Juarez in?
Benito Juarez is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Is Benito Juarez the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 5 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.