Chapala Population 2026
Chapala has a population of 21,596, making it the #464 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 569× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,596
Rank in Mexico
#464
Coordinates
20.29°N, 103.19°W
~1,561 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
436 km
271 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jalisco
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Zapopan | 1,476,491 | #9 |
| Guadalajara | 1,385,629 | #10 |
| Tlaquepaque | 650,123 | #29 |
| Tonalá | 408,759 | #49 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 224,166 | #84 |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 111,975 | #133 |
| Lagos de Moreno | 98,206 | #142 |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 91,959 | #147 |
Cities near Chapala
- San José del Castillo39,246 people · ~25 km away
- Jocotepec18,852 people · ~25 km away
- El Salto21,644 people · ~25 km away
- Hacienda Santa Fe86,935 people · ~32 km away
- Las Pintitas26,500 people · ~32 km away
- Lomas del Sur19,413 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chapala?
Chapala has a population of 21,596 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #464 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Chapala in?
Chapala is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Chapala the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 436 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.