Medina Population 2026
Medina has a population of 16,166, making it the #577 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guanajuato. It is about 760× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,166
Rank in Mexico
#577
Coordinates
21.15°N, 101.62°W
~1,844 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
323 km
201 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guanajuato
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| León de los Aldama | 1,579,803 | #7 |
| Irapuato | 380,941 | #54 |
| Celaya | 340,387 | #59 |
| San Miguel de Allende | 174,615 | #101 |
| Salamanca | 160,682 | #108 |
| Silao de la Victoria | 74,242 | #168 |
| Guanajuato | 72,237 | #171 |
| San Francisco del Rincón | 71,139 | #174 |
Cities near Medina
- León de los Aldama1,579,803 people · ~7 km away
- La Ermita19,703 people · ~11 km away
- Centro Familiar la Soledad32,159 people · ~13 km away
- San Francisco del Rincón71,139 people · ~28 km away
- Purísima de Bustos43,512 people · ~30 km away
- Silao de la Victoria74,242 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Medina?
Medina has a population of 16,166 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #577 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Medina in?
Medina is located in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Is Medina the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 323 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.