San José del Castillo Population 2026
San José del Castillo has a population of 39,246, making it the #264 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 313× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,246
Rank in Mexico
#264
Coordinates
20.51°N, 103.24°W
~1,569 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
446 km
277 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 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 224,166 | #84 |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 111,975 | #133 |
| Lagos de Moreno | 98,206 | #142 |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 91,959 | #147 |
Cities near San José del Castillo
- El Salto21,644 people · ~6 km away
- Las Pintitas26,500 people · ~9 km away
- Tonalá408,759 people · ~12 km away
- Hacienda Santa Fe86,935 people · ~15 km away
- Tlaquepaque650,123 people · ~16 km away
- Coyula29,674 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San José del Castillo?
San José del Castillo has a population of 39,246 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #264 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is San José del Castillo in?
San José del Castillo is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is San José del Castillo 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.