Linares Population 2026
Linares has a population of 70,378, making it the #176 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nuevo León. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 175× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,378
Rank in Mexico
#176
Coordinates
24.86°N, 99.57°W
~357 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
605 km
376 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 Linares
- Montemorelos67,428 people · ~45 km away
- Ciudad de Allende26,065 people · ~65 km away
- Santiago36,840 people · ~86 km away
- Cadereyta67,994 people · ~91 km away
- Cadereyta Jiménez68,111 people · ~92 km away
- Ciudad Benito Juárez308,285 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Linares?
Linares has a population of 70,378 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #176 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Linares in?
Linares is located in Nuevo León, Mexico.
Is Linares the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 605 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.