San Nicolás de los Garza Population 2026
San Nicolás de los Garza has a population of 412,199, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nuevo León. Roughly 0.3% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
412,199
Rank in Mexico
#48
Coordinates
25.74°N, 100.30°W
~510 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
712 km
442 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nuevo León
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Monterrey | 1,135,512 | #13 |
| Guadalupe | 673,616 | #26 |
| Ciudad Apodaca | 467,157 | #40 |
| Ciudad General Escobedo | 454,967 | #41 |
| Ciudad Benito Juárez | 308,285 | #68 |
| Santa Catarina | 304,052 | #70 |
| San Pedro Garza García | 132,128 | #122 |
| García | 93,641 | #146 |
Cities near San Nicolás de los Garza
- Ciudad General Escobedo454,967 people · ~6 km away
- Monterrey1,135,512 people · ~7 km away
- Guadalupe673,616 people · ~8 km away
- Ciudad Apodaca467,157 people · ~12 km away
- Mitras Poniente18,246 people · ~13 km away
- San Pedro Garza García132,128 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Nicolás de los Garza?
San Nicolás de los Garza has a population of 412,199 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is San Nicolás de los Garza in?
San Nicolás de los Garza is located in Nuevo León, Mexico.
Is San Nicolás de los Garza the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 712 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.