Matamoros Population 2026
Matamoros has a population of 52,233, making it the #214 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Coahuila. It is about 235× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,233
Rank in Mexico
#214
Coordinates
25.53°N, 103.23°W
~1,117 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
798 km
496 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Coahuila
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Torreón | 735,340 | #22 |
| Saltillo | 709,671 | #25 |
| Ciudad Acuña | 216,099 | #87 |
| Monclova | 215,271 | #90 |
| Piedras Negras | 150,178 | #115 |
| Frontera | 69,462 | #177 |
| Ramos Arizpe | 66,554 | #187 |
| Sabinas | 54,905 | #204 |
Cities near Matamoros
- San Pedro41,165 people · ~10 km away
- Torreón735,340 people · ~19 km away
- Gómez Palacio257,352 people · ~28 km away
- Francisco I. Madero26,632 people · ~28 km away
- Lerdo79,669 people · ~30 km away
- San Pedro48,746 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Matamoros?
Matamoros has a population of 52,233 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #214 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Matamoros in?
Matamoros is located in Coahuila, Mexico.
Is Matamoros the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 798 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.