El Salto Population 2026
El Salto has a population of 21,644, making it the #463 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 568× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,644
Rank in Mexico
#463
Coordinates
20.52°N, 103.18°W
~1,535 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
441 km
274 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jalisco
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Zapopan | 1,476,491 | #9 |
| Guadalajara | 1,385,629 | #10 |
| Tlaquepaque | 650,123 | #29 |
| Tonalá | 408,759 | #49 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 224,166 | #84 |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 111,975 | #133 |
| Lagos de Moreno | 98,206 | #142 |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 91,959 | #147 |
Cities near El Salto
- San José del Castillo39,246 people · ~6 km away
- Tonalá408,759 people · ~13 km away
- Las Pintitas26,500 people · ~14 km away
- Zapotlanejo32,376 people · ~17 km away
- Coyula29,674 people · ~17 km away
- Tlaquepaque650,123 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Salto?
El Salto has a population of 21,644 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #463 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is El Salto in?
El Salto is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is El Salto the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 441 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.