La Orilla Population 2026
La Orilla has a population of 20,126, making it the #484 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Michoacán. It is about 611× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,126
Rank in Mexico
#484
Coordinates
18.00°N, 102.23°W
~23 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
363 km
225 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Michoacán
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Morelia | 743,275 | #21 |
| Uruapan | 299,523 | #71 |
| Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 196,003 | #94 |
| Zamora de Hidalgo | 186,102 | #97 |
| Apatzingán | 102,362 | #140 |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 84,307 | #159 |
| La Piedad de Cabadas | 83,323 | #161 |
| Sahuayo de Morelos | 64,431 | #190 |
Cities near La Orilla
- Las Guacamayas37,980 people · ~3 km away
- Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas196,003 people · ~5 km away
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo67,408 people · ~81 km away
- Petatlán21,659 people · ~114 km away
- Nueva Italia de Ruiz32,467 people · ~115 km away
- Apatzingán102,362 people · ~122 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Orilla?
La Orilla has a population of 20,126 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #484 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is La Orilla in?
La Orilla is located in Michoacán, Mexico.
Is La Orilla the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 363 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.