Taxco de Alarcón Population 2026
Taxco de Alarcón has a population of 50,399, making it the #220 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guerrero. It is about 244× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,399
Rank in Mexico
#220
Coordinates
18.55°N, 99.61°W
~1,770 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
109 km
68 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guerrero
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez | 658,609 | #27 |
| Chilpancingo | 187,251 | #96 |
| Iguala de la Independencia | 118,468 | #128 |
| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo | 67,408 | #184 |
| Tlapa de Comonfort | 46,975 | #233 |
| Chilapa de Álvarez | 31,157 | #319 |
| Ciudad Altamirano | 25,168 | #395 |
| Zumpango del Río | 24,719 | #401 |
Cities near Taxco de Alarcón
- Iguala de la Independencia118,468 people · ~24 km away
- Puente de Ixtla21,098 people · ~31 km away
- Ixtapan de la Sal17,640 people · ~33 km away
- Teloloapan23,549 people · ~35 km away
- Ciudad de Huitzuco17,475 people · ~40 km away
- Xoxocotla21,074 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Taxco de Alarcón?
Taxco de Alarcón has a population of 50,399 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #220 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Taxco de Alarcón in?
Taxco de Alarcón is located in Guerrero, Mexico.
Is Taxco de Alarcón the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 109 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.