El Grullo Population 2026
El Grullo has a population of 20,924, making it the #472 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 588× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,924
Rank in Mexico
#472
Coordinates
19.81°N, 104.22°W
~853 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
535 km
332 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 El Grullo
- Autlán de Navarro45,382 people · ~16 km away
- Sayula26,789 people · ~65 km away
- El Salto22,550 people · ~66 km away
- Cihuatlán40,139 people · ~73 km away
- Cocula29,267 people · ~75 km away
- Manzanillo159,853 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Grullo?
El Grullo has a population of 20,924 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #472 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is El Grullo in?
El Grullo is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is El Grullo the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 535 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.