Nuevo Laredo Population 2026
Nuevo Laredo has a population of 416,055, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Tamaulipas. Roughly 0.3% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
416,055
Rank in Mexico
#46
Coordinates
27.48°N, 99.52°W
~130 m elevation · America/Matamoros
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
896 km
556 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamaulipas
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Reynosa | 589,466 | #32 |
| Heroica Matamoros | 510,739 | #37 |
| Ciudad Victoria | 332,100 | #62 |
| Tampico | 309,003 | #67 |
| Ciudad Madero | 197,216 | #93 |
| Miramar | 118,614 | #127 |
| Ciudad Río Bravo | 95,647 | #144 |
| Ciudad Mante | 84,787 | #155 |
Cities near Nuevo Laredo
- Anáhuac16,628 people · ~66 km away
- Ciudad Sabinas Hidalgo33,068 people · ~127 km away
- Ciudad Miguel Alemán19,997 people · ~129 km away
- Nava22,192 people · ~162 km away
- Allende20,694 people · ~163 km away
- Sabinas54,905 people · ~163 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nuevo Laredo?
Nuevo Laredo has a population of 416,055 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Nuevo Laredo in?
Nuevo Laredo is located in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Is Nuevo Laredo the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 896 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.