San Luis Río Colorado Population 2026
San Luis Río Colorado has a population of 176,685, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Sonora. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
176,685
Rank in Mexico
#100
Coordinates
32.46°N, 114.77°W
~36 m elevation · America/Hermosillo
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
2,127 km
1,321 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sonora
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Hermosillo | 812,229 | #19 |
| Ciudad Obregón | 329,404 | #64 |
| Nogales | 264,782 | #76 |
| Heroica Guaymas | 117,253 | #130 |
| Navojoa | 113,836 | #131 |
| Agua Prieta | 77,254 | #165 |
| Puerto Peñasco | 62,689 | #191 |
| Heroica Caborca | 59,922 | #198 |
Cities near San Luis Río Colorado
- Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria17,119 people · ~36 km away
- Puebla15,168 people · ~56 km away
- Mexicali1,032,686 people · ~67 km away
- Santa Isabel29,311 people · ~77 km away
- San Felipe16,702 people · ~159 km away
- Puerto Peñasco62,689 people · ~172 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Luis Río Colorado?
San Luis Río Colorado has a population of 176,685 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is San Luis Río Colorado in?
San Luis Río Colorado is located in Sonora, Mexico.
Is San Luis Río Colorado the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 2,127 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.