San Miguel de Allende Population 2026
San Miguel de Allende has a population of 174,615, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guanajuato. 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)
174,615
Rank in Mexico
#101
Coordinates
20.92°N, 100.74°W
~1,917 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
236 km
147 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guanajuato
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| León de los Aldama | 1,579,803 | #7 |
| Irapuato | 380,941 | #54 |
| Celaya | 340,387 | #59 |
| Salamanca | 160,682 | #108 |
| Silao de la Victoria | 74,242 | #168 |
| Guanajuato | 72,237 | #171 |
| San Francisco del Rincón | 71,139 | #174 |
| Valle de Santiago | 68,058 | #179 |
Cities near San Miguel de Allende
- Comonfort23,683 people · ~22 km away
- Dolores Hidalgo67,101 people · ~33 km away
- Santa Rosa Jáuregui18,508 people · ~36 km away
- San José Iturbide23,471 people · ~38 km away
- Juventino Rosas42,264 people · ~40 km away
- Apaseo el Grande26,121 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Miguel de Allende?
San Miguel de Allende has a population of 174,615 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is San Miguel de Allende in?
San Miguel de Allende is located in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Is San Miguel de Allende the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 236 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.