Tequila Population 2026
Tequila has a population of 29,203, making it the #337 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 421× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,203
Rank in Mexico
#337
Coordinates
20.88°N, 103.84°W
~1,197 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
517 km
321 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 Tequila
- Magdalena16,214 people · ~15 km away
- Ahualulco de Mercado15,512 people · ~25 km away
- Tala35,396 people · ~29 km away
- Ameca36,156 people · ~43 km away
- Nuevo México28,135 people · ~43 km away
- Zapopan1,476,491 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tequila?
Tequila has a population of 29,203 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #337 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Tequila in?
Tequila is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Tequila the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 517 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.