Hidalgo Population 2026
Hidalgo has a population of 16,524, making it the #565 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nuevo León. It is about 744× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,524
Rank in Mexico
#565
Coordinates
25.97°N, 100.45°W
~562 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
740 km
460 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nuevo León
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Monterrey | 1,135,512 | #13 |
| Guadalupe | 673,616 | #26 |
| Ciudad Apodaca | 467,157 | #40 |
| Ciudad General Escobedo | 454,967 | #41 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza | 412,199 | #48 |
| Ciudad Benito Juárez | 308,285 | #68 |
| Santa Catarina | 304,052 | #70 |
| San Pedro Garza García | 132,128 | #122 |
Cities near Hidalgo
- Parque Industrial Ciudad Mitras18,312 people · ~20 km away
- Mitras Poniente18,246 people · ~22 km away
- García93,641 people · ~23 km away
- Ciudad General Escobedo454,967 people · ~24 km away
- Ciénega de Flores15,162 people · ~29 km away
- San Nicolás de los Garza412,199 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hidalgo?
Hidalgo has a population of 16,524 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #565 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Hidalgo in?
Hidalgo is located in Nuevo León, Mexico.
Is Hidalgo the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 740 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.