Acapulco de Juárez Population 2026
Acapulco de Juárez has a population of 658,609, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guerrero. Roughly 0.5% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
658,609
Rank in Mexico
#27
Coordinates
16.85°N, 99.91°W
~16 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
298 km
185 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guerrero
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Chilpancingo | 187,251 | #96 |
| Iguala de la Independencia | 118,468 | #128 |
| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo | 67,408 | #184 |
| Taxco de Alarcón | 50,399 | #220 |
| Tlapa de Comonfort | 46,975 | #233 |
| Chilapa de Álvarez | 31,157 | #319 |
| Ciudad Altamirano | 25,168 | #395 |
| Zumpango del Río | 24,719 | #401 |
Cities near Acapulco de Juárez
- Atoyac de Álvarez21,407 people · ~68 km away
- Técpan de Galeana15,119 people · ~87 km away
- Ayutla de los Libres15,370 people · ~87 km away
- Chilpancingo187,251 people · ~89 km away
- Tixtla de Guerrero22,826 people · ~97 km away
- Zumpango del Río24,719 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Acapulco de Juárez?
Acapulco de Juárez has a population of 658,609 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Acapulco de Juárez in?
Acapulco de Juárez is located in Guerrero, Mexico.
Is Acapulco de Juárez the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 298 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.