La Barca Population 2026
La Barca has a population of 35,219, making it the #289 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 349× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,219
Rank in Mexico
#289
Coordinates
20.29°N, 102.54°W
~1,558 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
370 km
230 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 La Barca
- Jamay17,204 people · ~17 km away
- Ocotlán83,769 people · ~25 km away
- Yurécuaro23,843 people · ~28 km away
- Atotonilco el Alto26,874 people · ~29 km away
- Sahuayo de Morelos64,431 people · ~32 km away
- Jiquilpan de Juárez24,233 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Barca?
La Barca has a population of 35,219 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #289 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is La Barca in?
La Barca is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is La Barca the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 370 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.