Culiacán Population 2026
Culiacán has a population of 808,416, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Sinaloa. Roughly 0.6% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
808,416
Rank in Mexico
#20
Coordinates
24.80°N, 107.39°W
~47 m elevation · America/Mazatlan
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,040 km
646 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sinaloa
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Mazatlán | 381,583 | #53 |
| Los Mochis | 256,613 | #78 |
| Guamúchil | 72,500 | #170 |
| Guasave | 71,196 | #173 |
| Escuinapa de Hidalgo | 30,790 | #322 |
| Navolato | 29,153 | #339 |
| Gabriel Leyva Solano | 27,536 | #358 |
| Costa Rica | 24,874 | #400 |
Cities near Culiacán
- Licenciado Benito Juárez24,185 people · ~22 km away
- Costa Rica24,874 people · ~24 km away
- Navolato29,153 people · ~31 km away
- Guamúchil72,500 people · ~100 km away
- La Cruz15,657 people · ~110 km away
- Guasave71,196 people · ~138 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Culiacán?
Culiacán has a population of 808,416 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Culiacán in?
Culiacán is located in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Is Culiacán the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,040 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.