Mérida Population 2026
Mérida has a population of 1,201,000, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Yucatán. Roughly 0.9% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,201,000
Rank in Mexico
#11
Coordinates
20.97°N, 89.62°W
~10 m elevation · America/Merida
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,006 km
625 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yucatán
Cities near Mérida
FAQ
What is the population of Mérida?
Mérida has a population of 1,201,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Mérida in?
Mérida is located in Yucatán, Mexico.
Is Mérida the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,006 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.