Toluca Population 2026
Toluca has a population of 489,333, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in México. Roughly 0.4% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
489,333
Rank in Mexico
#38
Coordinates
19.29°N, 99.65°W
~2,671 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
57 km
35 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 |
| Ciudad López Mateos | 489,160 | #39 |
| Ojo de Agua | 386,290 | #50 |
| Xico | 384,327 | #51 |
Cities near Toluca
- San Jorge Pueblo Nuevo23,107 people · ~5 km away
- Metepec28,205 people · ~6 km away
- San Mateo Otzacatipan22,656 people · ~7 km away
- San Salvador Tizatlalli61,367 people · ~7 km away
- San Pablo Autopan35,141 people · ~8 km away
- Zinacantepec54,220 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Toluca?
Toluca has a population of 489,333 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Toluca in?
Toluca is located in México, Mexico.
Is Toluca the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 57 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.