Ciudad Obregón Population 2026
Ciudad Obregón has a population of 329,404, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Sonora. Roughly 0.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
329,404
Rank in Mexico
#64
Coordinates
27.49°N, 109.94°W
~38 m elevation · America/Hermosillo
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,420 km
882 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sonora
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Hermosillo | 812,229 | #19 |
| Nogales | 264,782 | #76 |
| San Luis Río Colorado | 176,685 | #100 |
| Heroica Guaymas | 117,253 | #130 |
| Navojoa | 113,836 | #131 |
| Agua Prieta | 77,254 | #165 |
| Puerto Peñasco | 62,689 | #191 |
| Heroica Caborca | 59,922 | #198 |
Cities near Ciudad Obregón
- Esperanza38,969 people · ~10 km away
- Navojoa113,836 people · ~67 km away
- Huatabampo30,475 people · ~79 km away
- Empalme42,516 people · ~101 km away
- Heroica Guaymas117,253 people · ~106 km away
- Hermosillo812,229 people · ~205 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ciudad Obregón?
Ciudad Obregón has a population of 329,404 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ciudad Obregón in?
Ciudad Obregón is located in Sonora, Mexico.
Is Ciudad Obregón the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,420 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.