Ciudad Juárez Population 2026
Ciudad Juárez has a population of 1,512,450, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Chihuahua. Roughly 1.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 8.1× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,512,450
Rank in Mexico
#8
Coordinates
31.72°N, 106.46°W
~1,124 m elevation · America/Ciudad_Juarez
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,551 km
963 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chihuahua
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Chihuahua | 925,762 | #16 |
| 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 Ciudad Juárez
- Nuevo Casas Grandes55,553 people · ~200 km away
- Agua Prieta77,254 people · ~295 km away
- Ojinaga28,040 people · ~302 km away
- Manuel Ojinaga22,744 people · ~309 km away
- Madera15,447 people · ~324 km away
- Juan Aldama18,642 people · ~325 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ciudad Juárez?
Ciudad Juárez has a population of 1,512,450 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ciudad Juárez in?
Ciudad Juárez is located in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Is Ciudad Juárez the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,551 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.