Tenango de Arista Population 2026
Tenango de Arista has a population of 21,765, making it the #458 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in México. It is about 565× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,765
Rank in Mexico
#458
Coordinates
19.10°N, 99.59°W
~2,610 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
60 km
37 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 Tenango de Arista
- Capulhuac de Mirafuentes20,757 people · ~16 km away
- San Jorge Pueblo Nuevo23,107 people · ~17 km away
- Metepec28,205 people · ~17 km away
- San Salvador Tizatlalli61,367 people · ~17 km away
- San Mateo Atenco67,890 people · ~19 km away
- Xalatlaco15,043 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tenango de Arista?
Tenango de Arista has a population of 21,765 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #458 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Tenango de Arista in?
Tenango de Arista is located in México, Mexico.
Is Tenango de Arista the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 60 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.