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Mesa overview
Mesa (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Mesa lies in Arizona in United States at 33.42°N, 111.82°W, about 378 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Phoenix (UTC-7).
It is smaller than Long Beach (474,140) and larger than Colorado Springs (456,568). The largest city in United States is New York City with 8,804,190 people; the capital, Washington, has 689,545.
The national capital, Washington, is about 3,162 km away; the nearest large city is Tempe, 8 km from Mesa.
United States as a whole has a live population of 349,544,454 (+0.5% a year) and ranks #3 of 238 countries — see the United States population page for the full statistics and the United States atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Mesa
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Tempe Arizona | 8 km | 175,826 |
| Gilbert Arizona | 8 km | 247,542 |
| Tempe Junction Arizona | 11 km | 158,368 |
| Scottsdale Arizona | 12 km | 236,839 |
| Chandler Arizona | 13 km | 260,828 |
| Phoenix Arizona | 24 km | 1,650,070 |
| Glendale Arizona | 36 km | 240,126 |
| Peoria Arizona | 42 km | 190,985 |
Largest cities in United States
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | New York | 8,804,190 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | California | 3,820,914 |
| 3 | Chicago | Illinois | 2,664,452 |
| 4 | Houston | Texas | 2,314,157 |
| 5 | Phoenix | Arizona | 1,650,070 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1,573,916 |
| 7 | San Antonio | Texas | 1,526,656 |
| 8 | San Diego | California | 1,404,452 |
| 9 | Dallas | Texas | 1,326,087 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | Florida | 1,009,833 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mesa?
Mesa has about 471,825 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Mesa the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 3,162 km away. Mesa is the 42nd largest city of the country.
How big is Mesa compared with the rest of United States?
Its 471,825 residents are 0.1% of the 349,544,454 people living in United States today. New York City is larger with 8,804,190 people.
Where is Mesa?
In Arizona, United States, at latitude 33.42 and longitude -111.82, 378 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Tempe (8 km), Gilbert (8 km), Tempe Junction (11 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Mesa Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/mesa/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/mesa/">Mesa Population 2026 — United States</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.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.