Puerto Vallarta Population 2026
Puerto Vallarta has a population of 224,166, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. Roughly 0.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
224,166
Rank in Mexico
#84
Coordinates
20.62°N, 105.23°W
~21 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
651 km
404 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 |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 111,975 | #133 |
| Lagos de Moreno | 98,206 | #142 |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 91,959 | #147 |
| Hacienda Santa Fe | 86,935 | #150 |
Cities near Puerto Vallarta
- Ixtapa29,036 people · ~11 km away
- Mezcales20,092 people · ~14 km away
- San José del Valle22,541 people · ~16 km away
- Bucerías16,161 people · ~19 km away
- Compostela17,573 people · ~77 km away
- El Salto22,550 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta has a population of 224,166 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Puerto Vallarta in?
Puerto Vallarta is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Puerto Vallarta the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 651 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.