Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl Population 2026
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl has a population of 1,077,208, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in México. Roughly 0.8% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,077,208
Rank in Mexico
#14
Coordinates
19.40°N, 99.01°W
~2,235 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
12 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in México
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 1,645,352 | #5 |
| 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 |
| Xico | 384,327 | #51 |
Cities near Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
- Los Reyes Acaquilpan85,359 people · ~6 km away
- Iztapalapa1,835,486 people · ~7 km away
- Santa María Chimalhuacán70,519 people · ~7 km away
- Emiliano Zapata25,309 people · ~8 km away
- Iztacalco384,326 people · ~9 km away
- San Isidro33,737 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl?
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl has a population of 1,077,208 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl in?
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is located in México, Mexico.
Is Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 12 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.