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Monterrey, Nuevo León

Mexico

Regional capital25.6843° N, 100.3172° W

Monterrey is a city located in Mexico, specifically in the province of Nuevo León. With a population of 1,135,512, it is one of the larger urban centers in the country.

Population1,135,512
ProvinceNuevo León
Coordinates25.6843° N, 100.3172° W
CountryMexico
Rank in Mexico#13 of 288,038

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Nearest Airports

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Club Aereo Francisco Lobo Airport

MX-0770Local

17.8 km away

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Los Algodones Airport

MX-0132Local

20.7 km away

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Del Norte International Airport

NTRRegional

21.7 km away

About Monterrey

The city is situated at coordinates 25.68435° latitude and -100.31721° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western hemispheres. Monterrey has an elevation of 560 meters and operates within the America/Monterrey timezone. It is surrounded by several nearby cities, including Guadalupe, Ciudad Apodaca, and Ciudad General Escobedo.

Monterrey ranks as the 13th most populous city in Mexico out of a total of 123,483 cities. The total urban population of the country is 128,738,361, highlighting Monterrey's significant size in comparison to other urban areas.

Cities in Nuevo León

As the largest city in Nuevo León, Monterrey ranks #1 among 2,480 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Nuevo León include Guadalupe, Ciudad Apodaca, Ciudad General Escobedo, San Nicolás de los Garza, and Ciudad Benito Juárez.

Guadalupe673,616Ciudad Apodaca467,157Ciudad General Escobedo454,967San Nicolás de los Garza412,199Ciudad Benito Juárez308,285Santa Catarina304,052San Pedro Garza García132,128García93,641Linares70,378Cadereyta Jiménez68,111

Nearby Cities

Around Monterrey, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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SarabiaNeighborhood
0.4 km
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ObreristaNeighborhood
0.8 km
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CentroNeighborhood
1 km
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IndustrialNeighborhood
1 km
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TreviñoNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Quince de MayoNeighborhood
1.2 km
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Céntrika Primer Sector Primera EtapaNeighborhood
1.5 km
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AsarcoNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Diez de MarzoNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Primero de MayoNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Colonia del PradoNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Bella VistaNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Rubén JaramilloNeighborhood
1.9 km
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María LuisaNeighborhood
2 km
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TerminalNeighborhood
2 km
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Céntrika Segundo SectorNeighborhood
2 km
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CantúNeighborhood
2.1 km
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MiradorNeighborhood
2.2 km
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Unidad AldamaNeighborhood
2.2 km
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LomasNeighborhood
2.2 km

Universities in Monterrey

Monterrey is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Monterrey2001——
Universidad Autónoma Nuevo León1933——
Universidad de la vida, la casa de los famosos1969——
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Explore Mexico

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Mexico, compare different countries, view population rankings, or access a complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Mexico

#1 Mexico City12,294,193#2 Tijuana1,922,523#3 Iztapalapa1,835,486#4 Puebla1,692,181#5 Ecatepec de Morelos1,645,352
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Monterrey?

The population of Monterrey is 1,135,512.

In which province/state is Monterrey located?

Monterrey is located in the province of Nuevo León.

What are the coordinates of Monterrey?

The coordinates of Monterrey are 25.68435° latitude and -100.31721° longitude.

What is the elevation of Monterrey?

The elevation of Monterrey is 560 meters.

What is the population ranking of Monterrey in Mexico?

Monterrey ranks 13th in population among cities in Mexico.

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