Mexico City, by municipality
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What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
17 facilities
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Mexico City, Mexico have?
The atlas lists 17 prisons, jails and detention centres in Mexico City, Mexico, including 6 prisons and 4 juvenile facilities.
What is the largest prison in Mexico City, Mexico?
By the capacity recorded in its sources, Reclusorio Preventivo Varonil Oriente is the largest, with about 6,208 places.
Which police agencies serve Mexico City, Mexico?
59 police units are listed for Mexico City, Mexico: 50 police stations, 6 state agencies and 2 gendarmerie units.
Can I look up a prisoner in Mexico City, Mexico?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Mexico. Contact the facility or the authority that runs it, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which municipality has the most facilities?
Iztapalapa, with 5 prisons and jails and 7 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 17 entries of 17. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Mexico City, Mexico?
The atlas lists 2 women's prisons, 4 juvenile facilities, 3 remand prisons and 1 open prison here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Where are most of the prisons in Mexico City, Mexico?
Iztapalapa has the most, with 5 places of detention in the atlas, out of 5 towns with at least one.
How are the listings for Mexico City, Mexico organised?
The atlas files Mexico City, Mexico by municipality, following official administrative boundaries; 14 municipalities currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the municipality where it is located; Iztapalapa is the largest by number of entries.