Salinas de Hidalgo Population 2026
Salinas de Hidalgo has a population of 16,821, making it the #551 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in San Luis Potosí. It is about 731× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,821
Rank in Mexico
#551
Coordinates
22.63°N, 101.71°W
~2,076 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
446 km
277 miles, straight line
Other big cities in San Luis Potosí
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| San Luis Potosí | 722,772 | #23 |
| Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 332,072 | #63 |
| Ciudad Valles | 124,644 | #125 |
| Matehuala | 77,328 | #164 |
| Rioverde | 53,128 | #212 |
| Ciudad Fernández | 32,006 | #314 |
| Tamazunchale | 24,562 | #402 |
| Ébano | 24,296 | #407 |
Cities near Salinas de Hidalgo
- Loreto24,260 people · ~48 km away
- Rincón de Romos27,988 people · ~77 km away
- Pabellón de Arteaga28,633 people · ~79 km away
- Guadalupe170,029 people · ~84 km away
- San Francisco de los Romo16,124 people · ~84 km away
- Zacatecas129,011 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salinas de Hidalgo?
Salinas de Hidalgo has a population of 16,821 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #551 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Salinas de Hidalgo in?
Salinas de Hidalgo is located in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Is Salinas de Hidalgo the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 446 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.