San Rafael Population 2026
San Rafael has a population of 20,873, making it the #474 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in México. It is about 589× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,873
Rank in Mexico
#474
Coordinates
19.21°N, 98.76°W
~2,552 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 Rafael
- Amecameca31,687 people · ~10 km away
- San Martín Cuautlalpan23,501 people · ~11 km away
- San Jerónimo Cuatro Vientos36,778 people · ~13 km away
- San Buenaventura44,761 people · ~15 km away
- Chalco168,720 people · ~16 km away
- Juchitepec16,021 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Rafael?
San Rafael has a population of 20,873 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #474 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is San Rafael in?
San Rafael is located in México, Mexico.
Is San Rafael 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.