Mazatlán Population 2026
Mazatlán has a population of 381,583, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Sinaloa. Roughly 0.3% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
381,583
Rank in Mexico
#53
Coordinates
23.22°N, 106.42°W
~1 m elevation · America/Mazatlan
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
865 km
537 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sinaloa
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Culiacán | 808,416 | #20 |
| Los Mochis | 256,613 | #78 |
| Guamúchil | 72,500 | #170 |
| Guasave | 71,196 | #173 |
| Escuinapa de Hidalgo | 30,790 | #322 |
| Navolato | 29,153 | #339 |
| Gabriel Leyva Solano | 27,536 | #358 |
| Costa Rica | 24,874 | #400 |
Cities near Mazatlán
- El Rosario16,001 people · ~63 km away
- Escuinapa de Hidalgo30,790 people · ~78 km away
- La Cruz15,657 people · ~92 km away
- Pueblo Nuevo19,363 people · ~109 km away
- El Salto24,241 people · ~124 km away
- Acaponeta19,140 people · ~136 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mazatlán?
Mazatlán has a population of 381,583 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Mazatlán in?
Mazatlán is located in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Is Mazatlán the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 865 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.