Guanajuato Population 2026
Guanajuato has a population of 72,237, making it the #171 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guanajuato. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 170× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,237
Rank in Mexico
#171
Coordinates
21.02°N, 101.26°W
~2,010 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
284 km
176 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guanajuato
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| León de los Aldama | 1,579,803 | #7 |
| Irapuato | 380,941 | #54 |
| Celaya | 340,387 | #59 |
| San Miguel de Allende | 174,615 | #101 |
| Salamanca | 160,682 | #108 |
| Silao de la Victoria | 74,242 | #168 |
| San Francisco del Rincón | 71,139 | #174 |
| Valle de Santiago | 68,058 | #179 |
Cities near Guanajuato
- Marfil29,375 people · ~4 km away
- Silao de la Victoria74,242 people · ~19 km away
- Romita21,176 people · ~31 km away
- Dolores Hidalgo67,101 people · ~37 km away
- Irapuato380,941 people · ~40 km away
- Medina16,166 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Guanajuato?
Guanajuato has a population of 72,237 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #171 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Guanajuato in?
Guanajuato is located in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Is Guanajuato the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 284 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.