Ixtlán del Río Population 2026
Ixtlán del Río has a population of 23,303, making it the #429 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nayarit. It is about 528× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,303
Rank in Mexico
#429
Coordinates
21.04°N, 104.37°W
~1,081 m elevation · America/Mazatlan
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
575 km
357 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nayarit
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tepic | 332,863 | #61 |
| Xalisco | 35,702 | #282 |
| San José del Valle | 22,541 | #449 |
| Tuxpan | 21,709 | #460 |
| Mezcales | 20,092 | #485 |
| Acaponeta | 19,140 | #501 |
| Santiago Ixcuintla | 18,241 | #520 |
| Compostela | 17,573 | #535 |
Cities near Ixtlán del Río
- Magdalena16,214 people · ~43 km away
- Ahualulco de Mercado15,512 people · ~55 km away
- Tequila29,203 people · ~58 km away
- Compostela17,573 people · ~60 km away
- Ameca36,156 people · ~64 km away
- Xalisco35,702 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ixtlán del Río?
Ixtlán del Río has a population of 23,303 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #429 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ixtlán del Río in?
Ixtlán del Río is located in Nayarit, Mexico.
Is Ixtlán del Río the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 575 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.