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.

Mexico CitySan Miguel de Allende
Location of San Miguel de Allende (capital Mexico City shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
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

CityPopulationRank in Mexico
León de los Aldama1,579,803#7
Irapuato380,941#54
Celaya340,387#59
Salamanca160,682#108
Silao de la Victoria74,242#168
Guanajuato72,237#171
San Francisco del Rincón71,139#174
Valle de Santiago68,058#179

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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.

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