San Miguel el Alto Population 2026
San Miguel el Alto has a population of 23,982, making it the #414 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 513× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,982
Rank in Mexico
#414
Coordinates
21.03°N, 102.40°W
~1,861 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
385 km
239 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 Miguel el Alto
- Jalostotitlán24,423 people · ~16 km away
- San Juan de los Lagos48,684 people · ~25 km away
- Arandas52,175 people · ~37 km away
- Tepatitlán de Morelos91,959 people · ~44 km away
- Teocaltiche23,726 people · ~48 km away
- Purísima de Bustos43,512 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Miguel el Alto?
San Miguel el Alto has a population of 23,982 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #414 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is San Miguel el Alto in?
San Miguel el Alto is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is San Miguel el Alto the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 385 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.