Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas Population 2026
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas has a population of 196,003, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Michoacán. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
196,003
Rank in Mexico
#94
Coordinates
17.96°N, 102.20°W
~3 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
362 km
225 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Michoacán
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Morelia | 743,275 | #21 |
| Uruapan | 299,523 | #71 |
| Zamora de Hidalgo | 186,102 | #97 |
| Apatzingán | 102,362 | #140 |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 84,307 | #159 |
| La Piedad de Cabadas | 83,323 | #161 |
| Sahuayo de Morelos | 64,431 | #190 |
| Ciudad Hidalgo | 60,542 | #195 |
Cities near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas
- La Orilla20,126 people · ~5 km away
- Las Guacamayas37,980 people · ~6 km away
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo67,408 people · ~77 km away
- Petatlán21,659 people · ~109 km away
- Nueva Italia de Ruiz32,467 people · ~119 km away
- Apatzingán102,362 people · ~126 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas?
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas has a population of 196,003 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas in?
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas is located in Michoacán, Mexico.
Is Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 362 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.