Cihuatlán Population 2026
Cihuatlán has a population of 40,139, making it the #258 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 306× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,139
Rank in Mexico
#258
Coordinates
19.24°N, 104.57°W
~29 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
571 km
355 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 Cihuatlán
- Manzanillo159,853 people · ~27 km away
- Autlán de Navarro45,382 people · ~63 km away
- Ciudad de Armería15,923 people · ~71 km away
- El Grullo20,924 people · ~73 km away
- Tecomán85,689 people · ~81 km away
- Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez117,600 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cihuatlán?
Cihuatlán has a population of 40,139 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #258 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Cihuatlán in?
Cihuatlán is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Cihuatlán the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 571 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.