Ciudad Madero Population 2026
Ciudad Madero has a population of 197,216, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Tamaulipas. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
197,216
Rank in Mexico
#93
Coordinates
22.25°N, 97.84°W
~12 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
341 km
212 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamaulipas
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Reynosa | 589,466 | #32 |
| Heroica Matamoros | 510,739 | #37 |
| Nuevo Laredo | 416,055 | #46 |
| Ciudad Victoria | 332,100 | #62 |
| Tampico | 309,003 | #67 |
| Miramar | 118,614 | #127 |
| Ciudad Río Bravo | 95,647 | #144 |
| Ciudad Mante | 84,787 | #155 |
Cities near Ciudad Madero
FAQ
What is the population of Ciudad Madero?
Ciudad Madero has a population of 197,216 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ciudad Madero in?
Ciudad Madero is located in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Is Ciudad Madero the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 341 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.