Zinacantepec Population 2026
Zinacantepec has a population of 54,220, making it the #206 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in México. It is about 227× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,220
Rank in Mexico
#206
Coordinates
19.28°N, 99.73°W
~2,754 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
66 km
41 miles, straight line
Other big cities in México
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 1,645,352 | #5 |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | 1,077,208 | #14 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez | 834,434 | #18 |
| Tlalnepantla | 653,410 | #28 |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 555,163 | #34 |
| Toluca | 489,333 | #38 |
| Ciudad López Mateos | 489,160 | #39 |
| Ojo de Agua | 386,290 | #50 |
Cities near Zinacantepec
- San Francisco Tlalcilalcalpan16,509 people · ~4 km away
- San Antonio Acahualco16,442 people · ~4 km away
- Toluca489,333 people · ~8 km away
- San Pablo Autopan35,141 people · ~11 km away
- San Jorge Pueblo Nuevo23,107 people · ~12 km away
- Metepec28,205 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zinacantepec?
Zinacantepec has a population of 54,220 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #206 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Zinacantepec in?
Zinacantepec is located in México, Mexico.
Is Zinacantepec the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 66 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.