Moroleón Population 2026
Moroleón has a population of 43,200, making it the #240 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guanajuato. It is about 285× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,200
Rank in Mexico
#240
Coordinates
20.13°N, 101.19°W
~1,825 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
230 km
143 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guanajuato
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| León de los Aldama | 1,579,803 | #7 |
| Irapuato | 380,941 | #54 |
| Celaya | 340,387 | #59 |
| San Miguel de Allende | 174,615 | #101 |
| Salamanca | 160,682 | #108 |
| Silao de la Victoria | 74,242 | #168 |
| Guanajuato | 72,237 | #171 |
| San Francisco del Rincón | 71,139 | #174 |
Cities near Moroleón
- Uriangato51,382 people · ~2 km away
- Yuriria25,216 people · ~11 km away
- Valle de Santiago68,058 people · ~29 km away
- Jaral del Progreso20,457 people · ~30 km away
- Salvatierra37,203 people · ~34 km away
- Puruándiro30,571 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Moroleón?
Moroleón has a population of 43,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #240 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Moroleón in?
Moroleón is located in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Is Moroleón the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 230 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.