Tonalá Population 2026
Tonalá has a population of 408,759, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. Roughly 0.3% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
408,759
Rank in Mexico
#49
Coordinates
20.62°N, 103.24°W
~1,679 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
450 km
279 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 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 224,166 | #84 |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 111,975 | #133 |
| Lagos de Moreno | 98,206 | #142 |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 91,959 | #147 |
| Hacienda Santa Fe | 86,935 | #150 |
Cities near Tonalá
- Coyula29,674 people · ~5 km away
- Tlaquepaque650,123 people · ~6 km away
- Las Pintitas26,500 people · ~9 km away
- San José del Castillo39,246 people · ~12 km away
- Guadalajara1,385,629 people · ~13 km away
- El Salto21,644 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tonalá?
Tonalá has a population of 408,759 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Tonalá in?
Tonalá is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Tonalá the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 450 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.