Salamanca Population 2026
Salamanca has a population of 160,682, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guanajuato. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
160,682
Rank in Mexico
#108
Coordinates
20.57°N, 101.20°W
~1,715 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
251 km
156 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guanajuato
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| León de los Aldama | 1,579,803 | #7 |
| Irapuato | 380,941 | #54 |
| Celaya | 340,387 | #59 |
| San Miguel de Allende | 174,615 | #101 |
| Silao de la Victoria | 74,242 | #168 |
| Guanajuato | 72,237 | #171 |
| San Francisco del Rincón | 71,139 | #174 |
| Valle de Santiago | 68,058 | #179 |
Cities near Salamanca
- Valle de Santiago68,058 people · ~20 km away
- Irapuato380,941 people · ~20 km away
- Villagrán27,079 people · ~22 km away
- Juventino Rosas42,264 people · ~23 km away
- Jaral del Progreso20,457 people · ~26 km away
- Cortazar61,658 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salamanca?
Salamanca has a population of 160,682 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Salamanca in?
Salamanca is located in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Is Salamanca the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 251 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.