Chilapa de Álvarez Population 2026

Chilapa de Álvarez has a population of 31,157, making it the #319 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guerrero. It is about 395× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.

Mexico CityChilapa de Álvarez
Location of Chilapa de Álvarez (capital Mexico City shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
31,157
Rank in Mexico
#319
Coordinates
17.60°N, 99.17°W
~1,406 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
203 km
126 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Guerrero

CityPopulationRank in Mexico
Acapulco de Juárez658,609#27
Chilpancingo187,251#96
Iguala de la Independencia118,468#128
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo67,408#184
Taxco de Alarcón50,399#220
Tlapa de Comonfort46,975#233
Ciudad Altamirano25,168#395
Zumpango del Río24,719#401

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FAQ

What is the population of Chilapa de Álvarez?
Chilapa de Álvarez has a population of 31,157 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #319 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Chilapa de Álvarez in?
Chilapa de Álvarez is located in Guerrero, Mexico.
Is Chilapa de Álvarez the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 203 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.

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