San José del Valle Population 2026
San José del Valle has a population of 22,541, making it the #449 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nayarit. It is about 545× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,541
Rank in Mexico
#449
Coordinates
20.76°N, 105.23°W
~24 m elevation · America/Mazatlan
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
654 km
406 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nayarit
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tepic | 332,863 | #61 |
| Xalisco | 35,702 | #282 |
| Ixtlán del Río | 23,303 | #429 |
| Tuxpan | 21,709 | #460 |
| Mezcales | 20,092 | #485 |
| Acaponeta | 19,140 | #501 |
| Santiago Ixcuintla | 18,241 | #520 |
| Compostela | 17,573 | #535 |
Cities near San José del Valle
- Ixtapa29,036 people · ~6 km away
- Mezcales20,092 people · ~7 km away
- Bucerías16,161 people · ~11 km away
- Puerto Vallarta224,166 people · ~16 km away
- Compostela17,573 people · ~63 km away
- Xalisco35,702 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San José del Valle?
San José del Valle has a population of 22,541 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #449 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is San José del Valle in?
San José del Valle is located in Nayarit, Mexico.
Is San José del Valle the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 654 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.