Ecatepec de Morelos Population 2026
Ecatepec de Morelos has a population of 1,645,352, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in México. Roughly 1.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 7.5× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,645,352
Rank in Mexico
#5
Coordinates
19.60°N, 99.06°W
~2,306 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
21 km
13 miles, straight line
Other big cities in México
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | 1,077,208 | #14 |
| 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 Ecatepec de Morelos
- Coacalco277,959 people · ~6 km away
- Alborada Jaltenco15,235 people · ~6 km away
- San Pablo de las Salinas156,191 people · ~8 km away
- Fuentes del Valle74,087 people · ~9 km away
- Santiago Teyahualco53,684 people · ~9 km away
- Ampliación San Mateo16,250 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ecatepec de Morelos?
Ecatepec de Morelos has a population of 1,645,352 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ecatepec de Morelos in?
Ecatepec de Morelos is located in México, Mexico.
Is Ecatepec de Morelos the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 21 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.