Monterrey Population 2026
Monterrey has a population of 1,135,512, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nuevo León. Roughly 0.9% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,135,512
Rank in Mexico
#13
Coordinates
25.68°N, 100.32°W
~560 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
706 km
438 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nuevo León
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe | 673,616 | #26 |
| Ciudad Apodaca | 467,157 | #40 |
| Ciudad General Escobedo | 454,967 | #41 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza | 412,199 | #48 |
| Ciudad Benito Juárez | 308,285 | #68 |
| Santa Catarina | 304,052 | #70 |
| San Pedro Garza García | 132,128 | #122 |
| García | 93,641 | #146 |
Cities near Monterrey
- Guadalupe673,616 people · ~6 km away
- San Nicolás de los Garza412,199 people · ~7 km away
- San Pedro Garza García132,128 people · ~9 km away
- Ciudad General Escobedo454,967 people · ~12 km away
- Santa Catarina304,052 people · ~14 km away
- Jardines de la Silla53,742 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Monterrey?
Monterrey has a population of 1,135,512 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Monterrey in?
Monterrey is located in Nuevo León, Mexico.
Is Monterrey the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 706 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.