Santiago de Querétaro Population 2026
Santiago de Querétaro has a population of 1,594,212, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Querétaro. Roughly 1.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 7.7× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,594,212
Rank in Mexico
#6
Coordinates
20.59°N, 100.39°W
~1,826 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
184 km
114 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Querétaro
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan del Río | 138,878 | #120 |
| El Pueblito | 71,254 | #172 |
| Tequisquiapan | 29,799 | #329 |
| Santa Rosa Jáuregui | 18,508 | #514 |
| San José de los Olvera | 18,406 | #515 |
| Venceremos | 15,538 | #596 |
Cities near Santiago de Querétaro
- Venceremos15,538 people · ~4 km away
- San José de los Olvera18,406 people · ~5 km away
- El Pueblito71,254 people · ~8 km away
- Santa Rosa Jáuregui18,508 people · ~18 km away
- Apaseo el Alto27,991 people · ~28 km away
- Apaseo el Grande26,121 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santiago de Querétaro?
Santiago de Querétaro has a population of 1,594,212 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Santiago de Querétaro in?
Santiago de Querétaro is located in Querétaro, Mexico.
Is Santiago de Querétaro the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 184 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.