Magdalena Contreras Population 2026
Magdalena Contreras has a population of 238,431, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Mexico City. Roughly 0.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
238,431
Rank in Mexico
#83
Coordinates
19.33°N, 99.21°W
~2,348 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
14 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mexico City
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 12,294,193 | #1 |
| Iztapalapa | 1,835,486 | #3 |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | 1,185,772 | #12 |
| Coyoacán | 614,447 | #30 |
| Tlalpan | 574,577 | #33 |
| Cuauhtémoc | 531,831 | #35 |
| Xochimilco | 442,178 | #43 |
| Azcapotzalco | 414,711 | #47 |
Cities near Magdalena Contreras
- Coyoacán614,447 people · ~5 km away
- Tlalpan574,577 people · ~7 km away
- Benito Juarez355,017 people · ~9 km away
- Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos160,491 people · ~9 km away
- Jesús del Monte23,150 people · ~10 km away
- Miguel Hidalgo372,889 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Magdalena Contreras?
Magdalena Contreras has a population of 238,431 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Magdalena Contreras in?
Magdalena Contreras is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Is Magdalena Contreras the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 14 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.