Arcelia Population 2026
Arcelia has a population of 18,685, making it the #511 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guerrero. It is about 658× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,685
Rank in Mexico
#511
Coordinates
18.32°N, 100.28°W
~393 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
173 km
107 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guerrero
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez | 658,609 | #27 |
| 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 |
Cities near Arcelia
- Ciudad Altamirano25,168 people · ~41 km away
- Teloloapan23,549 people · ~44 km away
- Tejupilco de Hidalgo25,631 people · ~67 km away
- Huetamo de Núñez21,864 people · ~74 km away
- Taxco de Alarcón50,399 people · ~76 km away
- Iguala de la Independencia118,468 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arcelia?
Arcelia has a population of 18,685 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #511 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Arcelia in?
Arcelia is located in Guerrero, Mexico.
Is Arcelia the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 173 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.