Anáhuac Population 2026
Anáhuac has a population of 16,628, making it the #560 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nuevo León. It is about 739× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,628
Rank in Mexico
#560
Coordinates
27.24°N, 100.13°W
~193 m elevation · America/Matamoros
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
875 km
543 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nuevo León
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Monterrey | 1,135,512 | #13 |
| Guadalupe | 673,616 | #26 |
| Ciudad Apodaca | 467,157 | #40 |
| Ciudad General Escobedo | 454,967 | #41 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza | 412,199 | #48 |
| Ciudad Benito Juárez | 308,285 | #68 |
| Santa Catarina | 304,052 | #70 |
| San Pedro Garza García | 132,128 | #122 |
Cities near Anáhuac
- Nuevo Laredo416,055 people · ~66 km away
- Ciudad Sabinas Hidalgo33,068 people · ~82 km away
- Sabinas54,905 people · ~119 km away
- Nueva Rosita38,158 people · ~132 km away
- Monclova215,271 people · ~133 km away
- Frontera69,462 people · ~135 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Anáhuac?
Anáhuac has a population of 16,628 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #560 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Anáhuac in?
Anáhuac is located in Nuevo León, Mexico.
Is Anáhuac the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 875 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.