Santa Catarina Population 2026
Santa Catarina has a population of 304,052, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nuevo León. Roughly 0.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
304,052
Rank in Mexico
#70
Coordinates
25.67°N, 100.46°W
~675 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
708 km
440 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 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza | 412,199 | #48 |
| Ciudad Benito Juárez | 308,285 | #68 |
| San Pedro Garza García | 132,128 | #122 |
| García | 93,641 | #146 |
Cities near Santa Catarina
- San Pedro Garza García132,128 people · ~6 km away
- Mitras Poniente18,246 people · ~12 km away
- Parque Industrial Ciudad Mitras18,312 people · ~13 km away
- Monterrey1,135,512 people · ~14 km away
- San Nicolás de los Garza412,199 people · ~17 km away
- García93,641 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Catarina?
Santa Catarina has a population of 304,052 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Santa Catarina in?
Santa Catarina is located in Nuevo León, Mexico.
Is Santa Catarina the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 708 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.