Jamay Population 2026
Jamay has a population of 17,204, making it the #545 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 715× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,204
Rank in Mexico
#545
Coordinates
20.29°N, 102.71°W
~1,569 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
387 km
240 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jalisco
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Zapopan | 1,476,491 | #9 |
| Guadalajara | 1,385,629 | #10 |
| Tlaquepaque | 650,123 | #29 |
| Tonalá | 408,759 | #49 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 224,166 | #84 |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 111,975 | #133 |
| Lagos de Moreno | 98,206 | #142 |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 91,959 | #147 |
Cities near Jamay
- Ocotlán83,769 people · ~9 km away
- La Barca35,219 people · ~17 km away
- Sahuayo de Morelos64,431 people · ~26 km away
- Jiquilpan de Juárez24,233 people · ~34 km away
- Atotonilco el Alto26,874 people · ~35 km away
- Yurécuaro23,843 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jamay?
Jamay has a population of 17,204 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #545 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Jamay in?
Jamay is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Jamay the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 387 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.