Chilpancingo Population 2026
Chilpancingo has a population of 187,251, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guerrero. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
187,251
Rank in Mexico
#96
Coordinates
17.55°N, 99.50°W
~1,249 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
212 km
132 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guerrero
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez | 658,609 | #27 |
| 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 |
| Zumpango del Río | 24,719 | #401 |
Cities near Chilpancingo
- Tixtla de Guerrero22,826 people · ~11 km away
- Zumpango del Río24,719 people · ~12 km away
- Chilapa de Álvarez31,157 people · ~35 km away
- Ayutla de los Libres15,370 people · ~78 km away
- Ciudad de Huitzuco17,475 people · ~85 km away
- Iguala de la Independencia118,468 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chilpancingo?
Chilpancingo has a population of 187,251 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Chilpancingo in?
Chilpancingo is located in Guerrero, Mexico.
Is Chilpancingo the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 212 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.