Loreto Population 2026
Loreto has a population of 24,260, making it the #408 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Zacatecas. It is about 507× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,260
Rank in Mexico
#408
Coordinates
22.27°N, 101.99°W
~2,065 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
434 km
270 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zacatecas
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe | 170,029 | #103 |
| Fresnillo | 143,281 | #119 |
| Zacatecas | 129,011 | #123 |
| Jerez de García Salinas | 43,064 | #241 |
| Río Grande | 32,944 | #303 |
| Víctor Rosales | 32,721 | #306 |
| Sombrerete | 21,702 | #461 |
| Nochistlán de Mejía | 16,562 | #564 |
Cities near Loreto
- Pabellón de Arteaga28,633 people · ~33 km away
- Rincón de Romos27,988 people · ~35 km away
- San Francisco de los Romo16,124 people · ~37 km away
- Salinas de Hidalgo16,821 people · ~48 km away
- Jesús María43,012 people · ~50 km away
- Aguascalientes722,250 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Loreto?
Loreto has a population of 24,260 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #408 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Loreto in?
Loreto is located in Zacatecas, Mexico.
Is Loreto the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 434 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.