Santiago Population 2026
Santiago has a population of 36,840, making it the #278 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nuevo León. It is about 334× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,840
Rank in Mexico
#278
Coordinates
25.43°N, 100.15°W
~486 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
675 km
419 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 |
| Santa Catarina | 304,052 | #70 |
| San Pedro Garza García | 132,128 | #122 |
Cities near Santiago
- Ciudad de Allende26,065 people · ~21 km away
- Jardines de la Silla53,742 people · ~23 km away
- Cadereyta Jiménez68,111 people · ~24 km away
- Cadereyta67,994 people · ~24 km away
- Ciudad Benito Juárez308,285 people · ~25 km away
- Guadalupe673,616 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santiago?
Santiago has a population of 36,840 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #278 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Santiago in?
Santiago is located in Nuevo León, Mexico.
Is Santiago the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 675 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.