Magdalena Population 2026
Magdalena has a population of 16,214, making it the #575 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 758× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,214
Rank in Mexico
#575
Coordinates
20.91°N, 103.98°W
~1,352 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
532 km
330 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 Magdalena
- Tequila29,203 people · ~15 km away
- Ahualulco de Mercado15,512 people · ~23 km away
- Tala35,396 people · ~40 km away
- Ameca36,156 people · ~41 km away
- Ixtlán del Río23,303 people · ~43 km away
- Nuevo México28,135 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Magdalena?
Magdalena has a population of 16,214 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #575 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Magdalena in?
Magdalena is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Magdalena the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 532 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.