Ocotlán Population 2026
Ocotlán has a population of 83,769, making it the #160 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 147× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
83,769
Rank in Mexico
#160
Coordinates
20.35°N, 102.77°W
~1,553 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
394 km
245 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 Ocotlán
- Jamay17,204 people · ~9 km away
- La Barca35,219 people · ~25 km away
- Sahuayo de Morelos64,431 people · ~33 km away
- Atotonilco el Alto26,874 people · ~35 km away
- Jiquilpan de Juárez24,233 people · ~40 km away
- Zapotlanejo32,376 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ocotlán?
Ocotlán has a population of 83,769 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #160 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ocotlán in?
Ocotlán is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Ocotlán the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 394 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.