El Salto Population 2026
El Salto has a population of 24,241, making it the #409 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Durango. It is about 507× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,241
Rank in Mexico
#409
Coordinates
23.78°N, 105.36°W
~2,520 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
805 km
500 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Durango
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria de Durango | 518,709 | #36 |
| Gómez Palacio | 257,352 | #77 |
| Lerdo | 79,669 | #163 |
| Santiago Papasquiaro | 26,121 | #378 |
| Pueblo Nuevo | 19,363 | #498 |
| Guadalupe Victoria | 16,506 | #567 |
| Vicente Guerrero | 15,982 | #587 |
Cities near El Salto
- Pueblo Nuevo19,363 people · ~44 km away
- Victoria de Durango518,709 people · ~76 km away
- El Rosario16,001 people · ~101 km away
- Escuinapa de Hidalgo30,790 people · ~113 km away
- Mazatlán381,583 people · ~124 km away
- Vicente Guerrero15,982 people · ~140 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Salto?
El Salto has a population of 24,241 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #409 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is El Salto in?
El Salto is located in Durango, Mexico.
Is El Salto the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 805 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.