Zamora de Hidalgo Population 2026
Zamora de Hidalgo has a population of 186,102, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Michoacán. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
186,102
Rank in Mexico
#97
Coordinates
19.98°N, 102.29°W
~1,588 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
336 km
209 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Michoacán
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Morelia | 743,275 | #21 |
| Uruapan | 299,523 | #71 |
| Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 196,003 | #94 |
| Apatzingán | 102,362 | #140 |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 84,307 | #159 |
| La Piedad de Cabadas | 83,323 | #161 |
| Sahuayo de Morelos | 64,431 | #190 |
| Ciudad Hidalgo | 60,542 | #195 |
Cities near Zamora de Hidalgo
- Jacona de Plancarte53,860 people · ~4 km away
- Tangancícuaro de Arista15,068 people · ~14 km away
- Purépero de Echáiz23,713 people · ~30 km away
- Yurécuaro23,843 people · ~40 km away
- La Barca35,219 people · ~43 km away
- Paracho de Verduzco37,464 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zamora de Hidalgo?
Zamora de Hidalgo has a population of 186,102 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Zamora de Hidalgo in?
Zamora de Hidalgo is located in Michoacán, Mexico.
Is Zamora de Hidalgo the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 336 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.