Cuauhtémoc Population 2026
Cuauhtémoc has a population of 168,482, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Chihuahua. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
168,482
Rank in Mexico
#106
Coordinates
28.41°N, 106.87°W
~2,086 m elevation · America/Chihuahua
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,270 km
789 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chihuahua
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Juárez | 1,512,450 | #8 |
| Chihuahua | 925,762 | #16 |
| 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 Cuauhtémoc
- Chihuahua925,762 people · ~80 km away
- Juan Aldama18,642 people · ~105 km away
- Pedro Meoqui22,574 people · ~137 km away
- Ciudad Delicias148,045 people · ~139 km away
- Madera15,447 people · ~152 km away
- Santa Rosalía de Camargo40,221 people · ~185 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cuauhtémoc?
Cuauhtémoc has a population of 168,482 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Cuauhtémoc in?
Cuauhtémoc is located in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Is Cuauhtémoc the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,270 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.