San Juan de los Lagos Population 2026
San Juan de los Lagos has a population of 48,684, making it the #229 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 253× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,684
Rank in Mexico
#229
Coordinates
21.25°N, 102.33°W
~1,749 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
390 km
242 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 Juan de los Lagos
- Jalostotitlán24,423 people · ~16 km away
- San Miguel el Alto23,982 people · ~25 km away
- Encarnación de Díaz25,010 people · ~32 km away
- Teocaltiche23,726 people · ~33 km away
- Lagos de Moreno98,206 people · ~43 km away
- Purísima de Bustos43,512 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Juan de los Lagos?
San Juan de los Lagos has a population of 48,684 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #229 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is San Juan de los Lagos in?
San Juan de los Lagos is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is San Juan de los Lagos the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 390 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.