Gómez Palacio Population 2026
Gómez Palacio has a population of 257,352, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Durango. Roughly 0.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
257,352
Rank in Mexico
#77
Coordinates
25.57°N, 103.50°W
~1,139 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
817 km
507 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Durango
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria de Durango | 518,709 | #36 |
| Lerdo | 79,669 | #163 |
| Santiago Papasquiaro | 26,121 | #378 |
| El Salto | 24,241 | #409 |
| Pueblo Nuevo | 19,363 | #498 |
| Guadalupe Victoria | 16,506 | #567 |
| Vicente Guerrero | 15,982 | #587 |
Cities near Gómez Palacio
FAQ
What is the population of Gómez Palacio?
Gómez Palacio has a population of 257,352 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Gómez Palacio in?
Gómez Palacio is located in Durango, Mexico.
Is Gómez Palacio the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 817 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.