San Salvador Atenco Population 2026
San Salvador Atenco has a population of 17,124, making it the #546 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in México. It is about 718× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,124
Rank in Mexico
#546
Coordinates
19.55°N, 98.92°W
~2,250 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
26 km
16 miles, straight line
Other big cities in México
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 1,645,352 | #5 |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | 1,077,208 | #14 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez | 834,434 | #18 |
| Tlalnepantla | 653,410 | #28 |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 555,163 | #34 |
| Toluca | 489,333 | #38 |
| Ciudad López Mateos | 489,160 | #39 |
| Ojo de Agua | 386,290 | #50 |
Cities near San Salvador Atenco
- Chiconcuac21,738 people · ~2 km away
- Tezoyuca16,933 people · ~5 km away
- Tulantongo15,584 people · ~5 km away
- Texcoco de Mora105,165 people · ~6 km away
- Tepexpan102,667 people · ~7 km away
- San Miguel Coatlinchán22,619 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Salvador Atenco?
San Salvador Atenco has a population of 17,124 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #546 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is San Salvador Atenco in?
San Salvador Atenco is located in México, Mexico.
Is San Salvador Atenco the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 26 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.