Reynosa Population 2026
Reynosa has a population of 589,466, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Tamaulipas. Roughly 0.4% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
589,466
Rank in Mexico
#32
Coordinates
26.08°N, 98.28°W
~38 m elevation · America/Matamoros
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
745 km
463 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamaulipas
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Heroica Matamoros | 510,739 | #37 |
| Nuevo Laredo | 416,055 | #46 |
| 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 Reynosa
- Ciudad Río Bravo95,647 people · ~22 km away
- Valle Hermoso48,918 people · ~65 km away
- Heroica Matamoros510,739 people · ~81 km away
- Ciudad Miguel Alemán19,997 people · ~82 km away
- San Fernando29,171 people · ~138 km away
- Cadereyta67,994 people · ~179 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Reynosa?
Reynosa has a population of 589,466 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Reynosa in?
Reynosa is located in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Is Reynosa the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 745 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.