Cadereyta Jiménez Population 2026
Cadereyta Jiménez has a population of 68,111, making it the #178 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nuevo León. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 181× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
68,111
Rank in Mexico
#178
Coordinates
25.59°N, 100.00°W
~338 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
691 km
429 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nuevo León
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Monterrey | 1,135,512 | #13 |
| Guadalupe | 673,616 | #26 |
| Ciudad Apodaca | 467,157 | #40 |
| Ciudad General Escobedo | 454,967 | #41 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza | 412,199 | #48 |
| Ciudad Benito Juárez | 308,285 | #68 |
| Santa Catarina | 304,052 | #70 |
| San Pedro Garza García | 132,128 | #122 |
Cities near Cadereyta Jiménez
- Cadereyta67,994 people · ~2 km away
- Ciudad Benito Juárez308,285 people · ~11 km away
- Jardines de la Silla53,742 people · ~19 km away
- Santiago36,840 people · ~24 km away
- Guadalupe673,616 people · ~28 km away
- Ciudad Apodaca467,157 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cadereyta Jiménez?
Cadereyta Jiménez has a population of 68,111 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #178 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Cadereyta Jiménez in?
Cadereyta Jiménez is located in Nuevo León, Mexico.
Is Cadereyta Jiménez the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 691 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.