Xochimilco Population 2026
Xochimilco has a population of 442,178, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Mexico City. Roughly 0.3% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
442,178
Rank in Mexico
#43
Coordinates
19.25°N, 99.10°W
~2,244 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
19 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mexico City
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 12,294,193 | #1 |
| Iztapalapa | 1,835,486 | #3 |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | 1,185,772 | #12 |
| Coyoacán | 614,447 | #30 |
| Tlalpan | 574,577 | #33 |
| Cuauhtémoc | 531,831 | #35 |
| Azcapotzalco | 414,711 | #47 |
| Iztacalco | 384,326 | #52 |
Cities near Xochimilco
- San Miguel Topilejo34,603 people · ~7 km away
- Tlalpan574,577 people · ~8 km away
- San Pablo Oztotepec15,507 people · ~8 km away
- Milpa Alta18,274 people · ~11 km away
- Tláhuac305,076 people · ~11 km away
- San Miguel Ajusco29,781 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Xochimilco?
Xochimilco has a population of 442,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Xochimilco in?
Xochimilco is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Is Xochimilco the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 19 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.