Piedras Negras Population 2026
Piedras Negras has a population of 150,178, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Coahuila. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
150,178
Rank in Mexico
#115
Coordinates
28.70°N, 100.52°W
~223 m elevation · America/Matamoros
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,041 km
646 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Coahuila
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Torreón | 735,340 | #22 |
| Saltillo | 709,671 | #25 |
| Ciudad Acuña | 216,099 | #87 |
| Monclova | 215,271 | #90 |
| Frontera | 69,462 | #177 |
| Ramos Arizpe | 66,554 | #187 |
| Sabinas | 54,905 | #204 |
| Matamoros | 52,233 | #214 |
Cities near Piedras Negras
- Nava22,192 people · ~39 km away
- Allende20,694 people · ~51 km away
- Ciudad Acuña216,099 people · ~81 km away
- Nueva Rosita38,158 people · ~109 km away
- Sabinas54,905 people · ~110 km away
- Palaú16,970 people · ~126 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Piedras Negras?
Piedras Negras has a population of 150,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Piedras Negras in?
Piedras Negras is located in Coahuila, Mexico.
Is Piedras Negras the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,041 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.