El Rosario Population 2026
El Rosario has a population of 16,001, making it the #585 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Sinaloa. It is about 768× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,001
Rank in Mexico
#585
Coordinates
22.99°N, 105.85°W
~33 m elevation · America/Mazatlan
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
802 km
498 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sinaloa
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Culiacán | 808,416 | #20 |
| 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 |
Cities near El Rosario
- Escuinapa de Hidalgo30,790 people · ~19 km away
- Mazatlán381,583 people · ~63 km away
- Pueblo Nuevo19,363 people · ~66 km away
- Acaponeta19,140 people · ~75 km away
- El Salto24,241 people · ~101 km away
- Tuxpan21,709 people · ~130 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Rosario?
El Rosario has a population of 16,001 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #585 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is El Rosario in?
El Rosario is located in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Is El Rosario the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 802 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.