Fresnillo Population 2026
Fresnillo has a population of 143,281, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Zacatecas. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
143,281
Rank in Mexico
#119
Coordinates
23.17°N, 102.87°W
~2,192 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
569 km
353 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zacatecas
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe | 170,029 | #103 |
| Zacatecas | 129,011 | #123 |
| Jerez de García Salinas | 43,064 | #241 |
| Río Grande | 32,944 | #303 |
| Víctor Rosales | 32,721 | #306 |
| Loreto | 24,260 | #408 |
| Sombrerete | 21,702 | #461 |
| Nochistlán de Mejía | 16,562 | #564 |
Cities near Fresnillo
- Víctor Rosales32,721 people · ~30 km away
- Zacatecas129,011 people · ~54 km away
- Guadalupe170,029 people · ~60 km away
- Jerez de García Salinas43,064 people · ~60 km away
- Río Grande32,944 people · ~75 km away
- Sombrerete21,702 people · ~94 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fresnillo?
Fresnillo has a population of 143,281 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Fresnillo in?
Fresnillo is located in Zacatecas, Mexico.
Is Fresnillo the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 569 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.