Chihuahua Population 2026
Chihuahua has a population of 925,762, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Chihuahua. Roughly 0.7% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
925,762
Rank in Mexico
#16
Coordinates
28.64°N, 106.09°W
~1,437 m elevation · America/Chihuahua
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,243 km
772 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chihuahua
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Juárez | 1,512,450 | #8 |
| Cuauhtémoc | 168,482 | #106 |
| Ciudad Delicias | 148,045 | #117 |
| Hidalgo del Parral | 104,836 | #136 |
| Nuevo Casas Grandes | 55,553 | #202 |
| Santa Rosalía de Camargo | 40,221 | #257 |
| Ojinaga | 28,040 | #349 |
| Manuel Ojinaga | 22,744 | #442 |
Cities near Chihuahua
- Juan Aldama18,642 people · ~28 km away
- Pedro Meoqui22,574 people · ~72 km away
- Ciudad Delicias148,045 people · ~78 km away
- Cuauhtémoc168,482 people · ~80 km away
- Santa Rosalía de Camargo40,221 people · ~139 km away
- Ojinaga28,040 people · ~182 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chihuahua?
Chihuahua has a population of 925,762 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Chihuahua in?
Chihuahua is located in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Is Chihuahua the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,243 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.