Pachuca de Soto Population 2026
Pachuca de Soto has a population of 256,584, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Hidalgo. Roughly 0.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
256,584
Rank in Mexico
#79
Coordinates
20.12°N, 98.73°W
~2,393 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
87 km
54 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hidalgo
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tulancingo | 102,406 | #139 |
| Tepeji del Río de Ocampo | 80,612 | #162 |
| Tizayuca | 43,250 | #239 |
| Huejutla de Reyes | 40,015 | #260 |
| Ixmiquilpan | 34,814 | #292 |
| Actopan | 32,276 | #310 |
| Ciudad Sahagun | 28,609 | #343 |
| Tula de Allende | 28,577 | #344 |
Cities near Pachuca de Soto
- La Providencia Siglo XXI16,747 people · ~6 km away
- Actopan32,276 people · ~28 km away
- Don Antonio17,736 people · ~34 km away
- Tulancingo102,406 people · ~39 km away
- Tizayuca43,250 people · ~40 km away
- Santiago Tulantepec16,078 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pachuca de Soto?
Pachuca de Soto has a population of 256,584 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Pachuca de Soto in?
Pachuca de Soto is located in Hidalgo, Mexico.
Is Pachuca de Soto the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 87 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.