León de los Aldama Population 2026
León de los Aldama has a population of 1,579,803, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guanajuato. Roughly 1.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 7.8× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,579,803
Rank in Mexico
#7
Coordinates
21.12°N, 101.68°W
~1,803 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
326 km
202 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guanajuato
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Guanajuato | 72,237 | #171 |
| San Francisco del Rincón | 71,139 | #174 |
| Valle de Santiago | 68,058 | #179 |
Cities near León de los Aldama
- La Ermita19,703 people · ~6 km away
- Medina16,166 people · ~7 km away
- Centro Familiar la Soledad32,159 people · ~7 km away
- San Francisco del Rincón71,139 people · ~22 km away
- Purísima de Bustos43,512 people · ~23 km away
- Romita21,176 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of León de los Aldama?
León de los Aldama has a population of 1,579,803 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is León de los Aldama in?
León de los Aldama is located in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Is León de los Aldama the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 326 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.