Zapopan Population 2026
Zapopan has a population of 1,476,491, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. Roughly 1.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 8.3× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,476,491
Rank in Mexico
#9
Coordinates
20.72°N, 103.39°W
~1,565 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
468 km
291 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jalisco
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara | 1,385,629 | #10 |
| Tlaquepaque | 650,123 | #29 |
| Tonalá | 408,759 | #49 |
| 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 Zapopan
- Guadalajara1,385,629 people · ~6 km away
- Nuevo México28,135 people · ~7 km away
- Tlaquepaque650,123 people · ~13 km away
- Coyula29,674 people · ~18 km away
- Tonalá408,759 people · ~19 km away
- Las Pintitas26,500 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zapopan?
Zapopan has a population of 1,476,491 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Zapopan in?
Zapopan is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Zapopan the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 468 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.