Montemorelos Population 2026
Montemorelos has a population of 67,428, making it the #183 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nuevo León. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 182× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,428
Rank in Mexico
#183
Coordinates
25.19°N, 99.83°W
~422 m elevation · America/Monterrey
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
645 km
401 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 Montemorelos
- Ciudad de Allende26,065 people · ~22 km away
- Santiago36,840 people · ~42 km away
- Linares70,378 people · ~45 km away
- Cadereyta67,994 people · ~46 km away
- Cadereyta Jiménez68,111 people · ~48 km away
- Ciudad Benito Juárez308,285 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Montemorelos?
Montemorelos has a population of 67,428 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #183 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Montemorelos in?
Montemorelos is located in Nuevo León, Mexico.
Is Montemorelos the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 645 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.