Lerdo Population 2026
Lerdo has a population of 79,669, making it the #163 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Durango. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 154× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
79,669
Rank in Mexico
#163
Coordinates
25.54°N, 103.52°W
~1,156 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
815 km
506 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Durango
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria de Durango | 518,709 | #36 |
| Gómez Palacio | 257,352 | #77 |
| Santiago Papasquiaro | 26,121 | #378 |
| El Salto | 24,241 | #409 |
| Pueblo Nuevo | 19,363 | #498 |
| Guadalupe Victoria | 16,506 | #567 |
| Vicente Guerrero | 15,982 | #587 |
Cities near Lerdo
- Gómez Palacio257,352 people · ~4 km away
- Torreón735,340 people · ~11 km away
- Matamoros52,233 people · ~30 km away
- San Pedro41,165 people · ~33 km away
- Francisco I. Madero26,632 people · ~37 km away
- San Pedro48,746 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lerdo?
Lerdo has a population of 79,669 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #163 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Lerdo in?
Lerdo is located in Durango, Mexico.
Is Lerdo the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 815 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.