Nicolás Romero Population 2026
Nicolás Romero has a population of 281,799, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in México. Roughly 0.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
281,799
Rank in Mexico
#73
Coordinates
19.64°N, 99.31°W
~2,404 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
30 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in México
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 1,645,352 | #5 |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | 1,077,208 | #14 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez | 834,434 | #18 |
| Tlalnepantla | 653,410 | #28 |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 555,163 | #34 |
| Toluca | 489,333 | #38 |
| Ciudad López Mateos | 489,160 | #39 |
| Ojo de Agua | 386,290 | #50 |
Cities near Nicolás Romero
- Huilango17,399 people · ~7 km away
- Cuautitlán Izcalli555,163 people · ~10 km away
- Ciudad López Mateos489,160 people · ~11 km away
- Tepotzotlán38,119 people · ~12 km away
- Cuautitlán178,847 people · ~14 km away
- Tultitlán de Mariano Escobedo28,017 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nicolás Romero?
Nicolás Romero has a population of 281,799 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Nicolás Romero in?
Nicolás Romero is located in México, Mexico.
Is Nicolás Romero the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 30 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.