Celaya Population 2026
Celaya has a population of 340,387, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guanajuato. Roughly 0.3% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
340,387
Rank in Mexico
#59
Coordinates
20.52°N, 100.81°W
~1,766 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
214 km
133 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guanajuato
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| León de los Aldama | 1,579,803 | #7 |
| Irapuato | 380,941 | #54 |
| San Miguel de Allende | 174,615 | #101 |
| Salamanca | 160,682 | #108 |
| Silao de la Victoria | 74,242 | #168 |
| Guanajuato | 72,237 | #171 |
| San Francisco del Rincón | 71,139 | #174 |
| Valle de Santiago | 68,058 | #179 |
Cities near Celaya
- Apaseo el Grande26,121 people · ~13 km away
- Cortazar61,658 people · ~16 km away
- Villagrán27,079 people · ~19 km away
- Apaseo el Alto27,991 people · ~21 km away
- Comonfort23,683 people · ~23 km away
- Juventino Rosas42,264 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Celaya?
Celaya has a population of 340,387 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Celaya in?
Celaya is located in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Is Celaya the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 214 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.