San Mateo Atenco Population 2026
San Mateo Atenco has a population of 67,890, making it the #181 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in México. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 181× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,890
Rank in Mexico
#181
Coordinates
19.27°N, 99.53°W
~2,580 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
46 km
29 miles, straight line
Other big cities in México
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 1,645,352 | #5 |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | 1,077,208 | #14 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez | 834,434 | #18 |
| Tlalnepantla | 653,410 | #28 |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 555,163 | #34 |
| Toluca | 489,333 | #38 |
| Ciudad López Mateos | 489,160 | #39 |
| Ojo de Agua | 386,290 | #50 |
Cities near San Mateo Atenco
- Lerma de Villada22,713 people · ~3 km away
- San Salvador Tizatlalli61,367 people · ~6 km away
- San Pedro Totoltepec21,076 people · ~6 km away
- Metepec28,205 people · ~7 km away
- Ocoyoacac26,015 people · ~8 km away
- San Jorge Pueblo Nuevo23,107 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Mateo Atenco?
San Mateo Atenco has a population of 67,890 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #181 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is San Mateo Atenco in?
San Mateo Atenco is located in México, Mexico.
Is San Mateo Atenco the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 46 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.