Xalisco Population 2026
Xalisco has a population of 35,702, making it the #282 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nayarit. It is about 344× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,702
Rank in Mexico
#282
Coordinates
21.44°N, 104.90°W
~984 m elevation · America/Mazatlan
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
642 km
399 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nayarit
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tepic | 332,863 | #61 |
| Ixtlán del Río | 23,303 | #429 |
| San José del Valle | 22,541 | #449 |
| Tuxpan | 21,709 | #460 |
| Mezcales | 20,092 | #485 |
| Acaponeta | 19,140 | #501 |
| Santiago Ixcuintla | 18,241 | #520 |
| Compostela | 17,573 | #535 |
Cities near Xalisco
- Tepic332,863 people · ~7 km away
- Compostela17,573 people · ~23 km away
- Santiago Ixcuintla18,241 people · ~52 km away
- Tuxpan21,709 people · ~69 km away
- Ixtlán del Río23,303 people · ~71 km away
- San José del Valle22,541 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Xalisco?
Xalisco has a population of 35,702 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #282 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Xalisco in?
Xalisco is located in Nayarit, Mexico.
Is Xalisco the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 642 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.