Milpa Alta Population 2026
Milpa Alta has a population of 18,274, making it the #518 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Mexico City. It is about 673× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,274
Rank in Mexico
#518
Coordinates
19.19°N, 99.02°W
~2,428 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
28 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mexico City
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 12,294,193 | #1 |
| Iztapalapa | 1,835,486 | #3 |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | 1,185,772 | #12 |
| Coyoacán | 614,447 | #30 |
| Tlalpan | 574,577 | #33 |
| Cuauhtémoc | 531,831 | #35 |
| Xochimilco | 442,178 | #43 |
| Azcapotzalco | 414,711 | #47 |
Cities near Milpa Alta
- San Antonio Tecómitl24,397 people · ~5 km away
- San Juan Ixtayopan24,120 people · ~5 km away
- San Pablo Oztotepec15,507 people · ~5 km away
- Tláhuac305,076 people · ~11 km away
- Xochimilco442,178 people · ~11 km away
- San Mateo Huitzilzingo15,389 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Milpa Alta?
Milpa Alta has a population of 18,274 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #518 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Milpa Alta in?
Milpa Alta is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Is Milpa Alta the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 28 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.