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Ecatepec de Morelos overview
Ecatepec de Morelos (orange) and the other large cities of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos lies in México in Mexico at 19.6°N, 99.06°W, about 2,306 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Mexico_City (UTC-6); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Puebla (1,692,181) and larger than Santiago de Querétaro (1,594,212). The largest city in Mexico is Mexico City with 12,294,193 people; the capital, Mexico City, has 12,294,193.
The national capital, Mexico City, is about 21 km away; the nearest large city is Coacalco, 6 km from Ecatepec de Morelos.
Mexico as a whole has a live population of 133,308,124 (+0.8% a year) and ranks #11 of 238 countries — see the Mexico population page for the full statistics and the Mexico atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Ecatepec de Morelos
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Coacalco México | 6 km | 277,959 |
| San Pablo de las Salinas México | 8 km | 156,191 |
| Ojo de Agua México | 10 km | 386,290 |
| Buenavista México | 11 km | 216,776 |
| Tepexpan México | 13 km | 102,667 |
| Cuautitlán México | 14 km | 178,847 |
| Tlalnepantla México | 16 km | 653,410 |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli México | 17 km | 555,163 |
Largest cities in Mexico
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico CityCapital | Mexico City | 12,294,193 |
| 2 | Tijuana | Baja California | 1,922,523 |
| 3 | Puebla | Puebla | 1,692,181 |
| 4 | Ecatepec de Morelos | México | 1,645,352 |
| 5 | Santiago de Querétaro | Querétaro | 1,594,212 |
| 6 | León de los Aldama | Guanajuato | 1,579,803 |
| 7 | Ciudad Juárez | Chihuahua | 1,512,450 |
| 8 | Zapopan | Jalisco | 1,476,491 |
| 9 | Guadalajara | Jalisco | 1,385,629 |
| 10 | Mérida | Yucatán | 1,201,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ecatepec de Morelos?
Ecatepec de Morelos has about 1,645,352 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Ecatepec de Morelos the capital of Mexico?
No. The capital of Mexico is Mexico City (12,294,193 people), about 21 km away. Ecatepec de Morelos is the 4th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Ecatepec de Morelos compared with the rest of Mexico?
Its 1,645,352 residents are 1.2% of the 133,308,124 people living in Mexico today. Mexico City is larger with 12,294,193 people.
Where is Ecatepec de Morelos?
In México, Mexico, at latitude 19.6 and longitude -99.06, 2,306 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Coacalco (6 km), San Pablo de las Salinas (8 km), Ojo de Agua (10 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Ecatepec de Morelos Population 2026 — Mexico. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/mexico/ecatepec-de-morelos/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/mexico/ecatepec-de-morelos/">Ecatepec de Morelos Population 2026 — Mexico</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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