Nochistlán de Mejía Population 2026
Nochistlán de Mejía has a population of 16,562, making it the #564 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Zacatecas. It is about 742× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,562
Rank in Mexico
#564
Coordinates
21.36°N, 102.85°W
~1,866 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
443 km
275 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zacatecas
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe | 170,029 | #103 |
| Fresnillo | 143,281 | #119 |
| Zacatecas | 129,011 | #123 |
| Jerez de García Salinas | 43,064 | #241 |
| Río Grande | 32,944 | #303 |
| Víctor Rosales | 32,721 | #306 |
| Loreto | 24,260 | #408 |
| Sombrerete | 21,702 | #461 |
Cities near Nochistlán de Mejía
- Teocaltiche23,726 people · ~29 km away
- Villa Hidalgo15,182 people · ~44 km away
- Jalostotitlán24,423 people · ~46 km away
- San Juan de los Lagos48,684 people · ~55 km away
- Calvillo19,742 people · ~55 km away
- San Miguel el Alto23,982 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nochistlán de Mejía?
Nochistlán de Mejía has a population of 16,562 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #564 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Nochistlán de Mejía in?
Nochistlán de Mejía is located in Zacatecas, Mexico.
Is Nochistlán de Mejía the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 443 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.