Zacatecas Population 2026
Zacatecas has a population of 129,011, making it the #123 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Zacatecas. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 95× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
129,011
Rank in Mexico
#123
Coordinates
22.77°N, 102.58°W
~2,480 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
516 km
320 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zacatecas
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe | 170,029 | #103 |
| Fresnillo | 143,281 | #119 |
| Jerez de García Salinas | 43,064 | #241 |
| Río Grande | 32,944 | #303 |
| Víctor Rosales | 32,721 | #306 |
| Loreto | 24,260 | #408 |
| Sombrerete | 21,702 | #461 |
| Nochistlán de Mejía | 16,562 | #564 |
Cities near Zacatecas
- Guadalupe170,029 people · ~7 km away
- Víctor Rosales32,721 people · ~24 km away
- Jerez de García Salinas43,064 people · ~44 km away
- Fresnillo143,281 people · ~54 km away
- Rincón de Romos27,988 people · ~66 km away
- Pabellón de Arteaga28,633 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zacatecas?
Zacatecas has a population of 129,011 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #123 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Zacatecas in?
Zacatecas is located in Zacatecas, Mexico.
Is Zacatecas the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 516 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.