Cuautla Population 2026
Cuautla has a population of 157,336, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Morelos. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
157,336
Rank in Mexico
#112
Coordinates
18.81°N, 98.94°W
~1,333 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
72 km
45 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Morelos
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Cuernavaca | 338,650 | #60 |
| Jiutepec | 215,357 | #89 |
| Yautepec | 105,780 | #134 |
| Temixco | 97,788 | #143 |
| Emiliano Zapata | 49,193 | #225 |
| Zacatepec | 21,586 | #465 |
| Puente de Ixtla | 21,098 | #469 |
| Xoxocotla | 21,074 | #471 |
Cities near Cuautla
- Yecapixtla16,811 people · ~11 km away
- Yautepec105,780 people · ~16 km away
- Emiliano Zapata49,193 people · ~26 km away
- Jiutepec215,357 people · ~27 km away
- Santa Rosa Treinta16,691 people · ~29 km away
- Ozumba de Alzate16,700 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cuautla?
Cuautla has a population of 157,336 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Cuautla in?
Cuautla is located in Morelos, Mexico.
Is Cuautla the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 72 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.