Chalco Population 2026
Chalco has a population of 168,720, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in México. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
168,720
Rank in Mexico
#105
Coordinates
19.26°N, 98.90°W
~2,245 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
30 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in México
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 1,645,352 | #5 |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | 1,077,208 | #14 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez | 834,434 | #18 |
| Tlalnepantla | 653,410 | #28 |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 555,163 | #34 |
| Toluca | 489,333 | #38 |
| Ciudad López Mateos | 489,160 | #39 |
| Ojo de Agua | 386,290 | #50 |
Cities near Chalco
- San Mateo Huitzilzingo15,389 people · ~5 km away
- Xico384,327 people · ~6 km away
- San Buenaventura44,761 people · ~6 km away
- Ixtapaluca322,271 people · ~6 km away
- San Jerónimo Cuatro Vientos36,778 people · ~7 km away
- San Martín Cuautlalpan23,501 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chalco?
Chalco has a population of 168,720 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Chalco in?
Chalco is located in México, Mexico.
Is Chalco the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 30 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.