El Salto Population 2026
El Salto has a population of 22,550, making it the #448 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 545× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,550
Rank in Mexico
#448
Coordinates
20.33°N, 104.50°W
~1,563 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
571 km
355 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
- Ameca36,156 people · ~53 km away
- Autlán de Navarro45,382 people · ~64 km away
- El Grullo20,924 people · ~66 km away
- Ahualulco de Mercado15,512 people · ~68 km away
- Cocula29,267 people · ~71 km away
- Ixtlán del Río23,303 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Salto?
El Salto has a population of 22,550 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #448 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 571 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.