Empalme Population 2026
Empalme has a population of 42,516, making it the #246 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Sonora. It is about 289× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,516
Rank in Mexico
#246
Coordinates
27.96°N, 110.81°W
~7 m elevation · America/Hermosillo
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,520 km
944 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sonora
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Hermosillo | 812,229 | #19 |
| Ciudad Obregón | 329,404 | #64 |
| Nogales | 264,782 | #76 |
| San Luis Río Colorado | 176,685 | #100 |
| Heroica Guaymas | 117,253 | #130 |
| Navojoa | 113,836 | #131 |
| Agua Prieta | 77,254 | #165 |
| Puerto Peñasco | 62,689 | #191 |
Cities near Empalme
- Heroica Guaymas117,253 people · ~10 km away
- Esperanza38,969 people · ~97 km away
- Ciudad Obregón329,404 people · ~101 km away
- Miguel Alemán (La Doce)30,869 people · ~117 km away
- Hermosillo812,229 people · ~126 km away
- Navojoa113,836 people · ~168 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Empalme?
Empalme has a population of 42,516 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #246 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Empalme in?
Empalme is located in Sonora, Mexico.
Is Empalme the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,520 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.