Jocotepec Population 2026
Jocotepec has a population of 18,852, making it the #505 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 652× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,852
Rank in Mexico
#505
Coordinates
20.29°N, 103.43°W
~1,544 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
460 km
286 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 Jocotepec
- Zacoalco de Torres18,172 people · ~16 km away
- Tlajomulco de Zúñiga30,273 people · ~21 km away
- Lomas del Sur19,413 people · ~23 km away
- Chapala21,596 people · ~25 km away
- Hacienda Santa Fe86,935 people · ~26 km away
- Santa Anita20,320 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jocotepec?
Jocotepec has a population of 18,852 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #505 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Jocotepec in?
Jocotepec is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Jocotepec the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 460 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.