Nuevo México Population 2026
Nuevo México has a population of 28,135, making it the #347 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 437× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,135
Rank in Mexico
#347
Coordinates
20.76°N, 103.44°W
~1,625 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
474 km
294 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jalisco
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Zapopan | 1,476,491 | #9 |
| Guadalajara | 1,385,629 | #10 |
| Tlaquepaque | 650,123 | #29 |
| Tonalá | 408,759 | #49 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 224,166 | #84 |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 111,975 | #133 |
| Lagos de Moreno | 98,206 | #142 |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 91,959 | #147 |
Cities near Nuevo México
- Zapopan1,476,491 people · ~7 km away
- Guadalajara1,385,629 people · ~13 km away
- Tlaquepaque650,123 people · ~20 km away
- Santa Anita20,320 people · ~23 km away
- Coyula29,674 people · ~25 km away
- Tonalá408,759 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nuevo México?
Nuevo México has a population of 28,135 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #347 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Nuevo México in?
Nuevo México is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Nuevo México the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 474 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.