Cuauhtémoc Population 2026
Cuauhtémoc has a population of 531,831, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Mexico City. Roughly 0.4% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
531,831
Rank in Mexico
#35
Coordinates
19.45°N, 99.15°W
~2,237 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
3 km
2 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mexico City
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 12,294,193 | #1 |
| Iztapalapa | 1,835,486 | #3 |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | 1,185,772 | #12 |
| Coyoacán | 614,447 | #30 |
| Tlalpan | 574,577 | #33 |
| Xochimilco | 442,178 | #43 |
| Azcapotzalco | 414,711 | #47 |
| Iztacalco | 384,326 | #52 |
Cities near Cuauhtémoc
- Mexico City12,294,193 people · ~3 km away
- Benito Juarez355,017 people · ~5 km away
- Miguel Hidalgo372,889 people · ~6 km away
- Azcapotzalco414,711 people · ~6 km away
- Gustavo Adolfo Madero1,185,772 people · ~7 km away
- Iztacalco384,326 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cuauhtémoc?
Cuauhtémoc has a population of 531,831 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Cuauhtémoc in?
Cuauhtémoc is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Is Cuauhtémoc the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 3 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.