Puerto Peñasco Population 2026
Puerto Peñasco has a population of 62,689, making it the #191 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Sonora. It is about 196× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
62,689
Rank in Mexico
#191
Coordinates
31.32°N, 113.54°W
~11 m elevation · America/Hermosillo
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,957 km
1,215 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sonora
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Hermosillo | 812,229 | #19 |
| Ciudad Obregón | 329,404 | #64 |
| Nogales | 264,782 | #76 |
| San Luis Río Colorado | 176,685 | #100 |
| Heroica Guaymas | 117,253 | #130 |
| Navojoa | 113,836 | #131 |
| Agua Prieta | 77,254 | #165 |
| Heroica Caborca | 59,922 | #198 |
Cities near Puerto Peñasco
- San Felipe16,702 people · ~128 km away
- Heroica Caborca59,922 people · ~147 km away
- San Luis Río Colorado176,685 people · ~172 km away
- Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria17,119 people · ~183 km away
- Puebla15,168 people · ~221 km away
- Mexicali1,032,686 people · ~232 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto Peñasco?
Puerto Peñasco has a population of 62,689 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #191 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Puerto Peñasco in?
Puerto Peñasco is located in Sonora, Mexico.
Is Puerto Peñasco the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,957 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.