Río Grande Population 2026
Río Grande has a population of 32,944, making it the #303 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Zacatecas. It is about 373× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,944
Rank in Mexico
#303
Coordinates
23.83°N, 103.03°W
~1,859 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
634 km
394 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zacatecas
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe | 170,029 | #103 |
| Fresnillo | 143,281 | #119 |
| Zacatecas | 129,011 | #123 |
| Jerez de García Salinas | 43,064 | #241 |
| Víctor Rosales | 32,721 | #306 |
| Loreto | 24,260 | #408 |
| Sombrerete | 21,702 | #461 |
| Nochistlán de Mejía | 16,562 | #564 |
Cities near Río Grande
- Juan Aldama15,431 people · ~63 km away
- Sombrerete21,702 people · ~66 km away
- Fresnillo143,281 people · ~75 km away
- Vicente Guerrero15,982 people · ~97 km away
- Víctor Rosales32,721 people · ~103 km away
- Zacatecas129,011 people · ~126 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Río Grande?
Río Grande has a population of 32,944 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #303 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Río Grande in?
Río Grande is located in Zacatecas, Mexico.
Is Río Grande the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 634 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.