Lázaro Cárdenas Population 2026
Lázaro Cárdenas has a population of 16,294, making it the #571 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Baja California. It is about 755× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,294
Rank in Mexico
#571
Coordinates
30.53°N, 115.93°W
~50 m elevation · America/Tijuana
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
2,091 km
1,299 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baja California
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | 1,922,523 | #2 |
| Mexicali | 1,032,686 | #15 |
| Ensenada | 443,807 | #42 |
| Rosarito | 100,660 | #141 |
| Tecate | 64,764 | #189 |
| Pórticos de San Antonio | 34,234 | #296 |
| Santa Isabel | 29,311 | #335 |
| La Joya | 26,860 | #366 |
Cities near Lázaro Cárdenas
- San Felipe16,702 people · ~118 km away
- Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada22,957 people · ~146 km away
- Ensenada443,807 people · ~163 km away
- Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria17,119 people · ~211 km away
- Rosarito100,660 people · ~230 km away
- Villa del Prado 2da Sección18,226 people · ~233 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lázaro Cárdenas?
Lázaro Cárdenas has a population of 16,294 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #571 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Lázaro Cárdenas in?
Lázaro Cárdenas is located in Baja California, Mexico.
Is Lázaro Cárdenas the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 2,091 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.