Cárdenas Population 2026
Cárdenas has a population of 15,469, making it the #602 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in San Luis Potosí. It is about 795× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,469
Rank in Mexico
#602
Coordinates
22.00°N, 99.64°W
~1,220 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
291 km
181 miles, straight line
Other big cities in San Luis Potosí
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| San Luis Potosí | 722,772 | #23 |
| Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 332,072 | #63 |
| Ciudad Valles | 124,644 | #125 |
| Matehuala | 77,328 | #164 |
| Rioverde | 53,128 | #212 |
| Ciudad Fernández | 32,006 | #314 |
| Tamazunchale | 24,562 | #402 |
| Ébano | 24,296 | #407 |
Cities near Cárdenas
- Rioverde53,128 people · ~37 km away
- Ciudad Fernández32,006 people · ~39 km away
- Ciudad Valles124,644 people · ~65 km away
- Tamuín16,318 people · ~89 km away
- Ciudad Mante84,787 people · ~107 km away
- San Luis de la Paz49,914 people · ~119 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cárdenas?
Cárdenas has a population of 15,469 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #602 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Cárdenas in?
Cárdenas is located in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Is Cárdenas the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 291 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.