Mezcales Population 2026
Mezcales has a population of 20,092, making it the #485 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nayarit. It is about 612× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,092
Rank in Mexico
#485
Coordinates
20.73°N, 105.28°W
~18 m elevation · America/Bahia_Banderas
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
659 km
409 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nayarit
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tepic | 332,863 | #61 |
| Xalisco | 35,702 | #282 |
| Ixtlán del Río | 23,303 | #429 |
| San José del Valle | 22,541 | #449 |
| Tuxpan | 21,709 | #460 |
| Acaponeta | 19,140 | #501 |
| Santiago Ixcuintla | 18,241 | #520 |
| Compostela | 17,573 | #535 |
Cities near Mezcales
- Bucerías16,161 people · ~6 km away
- San José del Valle22,541 people · ~7 km away
- Ixtapa29,036 people · ~8 km away
- Puerto Vallarta224,166 people · ~14 km away
- Compostela17,573 people · ~69 km away
- Xalisco35,702 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mezcales?
Mezcales has a population of 20,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #485 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Mezcales in?
Mezcales is located in Nayarit, Mexico.
Is Mezcales the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 659 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.