Santa Teresa Population 2026
Santa Teresa has a population of 36,845, making it the #277 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in México. It is about 334× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,845
Rank in Mexico
#277
Coordinates
19.84°N, 99.23°W
~2,286 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
48 km
30 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 Santa Teresa
- Coyotepec35,677 people · ~8 km away
- San Juan Zitlaltepec19,600 people · ~10 km away
- Tequixquiac22,676 people · ~12 km away
- Teoloyucan51,255 people · ~12 km away
- Tepeji del Río de Ocampo80,612 people · ~13 km away
- Tepotzotlán38,119 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa has a population of 36,845 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #277 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Santa Teresa in?
Santa Teresa is located in México, Mexico.
Is Santa Teresa the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 48 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.