Santa Anita Population 2026
Santa Anita has a population of 20,320, making it the #482 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 605× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,320
Rank in Mexico
#482
Coordinates
20.55°N, 103.44°W
~1,589 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
468 km
291 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 Santa Anita
- Lomas del Sur19,413 people · ~7 km away
- Hacienda Santa Fe86,935 people · ~7 km away
- Tlajomulco de Zúñiga30,273 people · ~8 km away
- Las Pintitas26,500 people · ~15 km away
- Guadalajara1,385,629 people · ~17 km away
- Tlaquepaque650,123 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Anita?
Santa Anita has a population of 20,320 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #482 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Santa Anita in?
Santa Anita is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Santa Anita the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 468 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.