Morelia Population 2026
Morelia has a population of 743,275, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Michoacán. Roughly 0.6% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
743,275
Rank in Mexico
#21
Coordinates
19.70°N, 101.18°W
~1,917 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
218 km
135 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Michoacán
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Uruapan | 299,523 | #71 |
| Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 196,003 | #94 |
| Zamora de Hidalgo | 186,102 | #97 |
| Apatzingán | 102,362 | #140 |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 84,307 | #159 |
| La Piedad de Cabadas | 83,323 | #161 |
| Sahuayo de Morelos | 64,431 | #190 |
| Ciudad Hidalgo | 60,542 | #195 |
Cities near Morelia
- Zinapécuaro de Figueroa15,875 people · ~41 km away
- Moroleón43,200 people · ~48 km away
- Uriangato51,382 people · ~49 km away
- Pátzcuaro55,298 people · ~49 km away
- Puruándiro30,571 people · ~55 km away
- Yuriria25,216 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Morelia?
Morelia has a population of 743,275 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Morelia in?
Morelia is located in Michoacán, Mexico.
Is Morelia the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 218 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.