Actopan Population 2026
Actopan has a population of 32,276, making it the #310 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Hidalgo. It is about 381× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,276
Rank in Mexico
#310
Coordinates
20.27°N, 98.94°W
~2,008 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
95 km
59 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hidalgo
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Pachuca de Soto | 256,584 | #79 |
| Tulancingo | 102,406 | #139 |
| Tepeji del Río de Ocampo | 80,612 | #162 |
| Tizayuca | 43,250 | #239 |
| Huejutla de Reyes | 40,015 | #260 |
| Ixmiquilpan | 34,814 | #292 |
| Ciudad Sahagun | 28,609 | #343 |
| Tula de Allende | 28,577 | #344 |
Cities near Actopan
- Progreso de Alvaro Obregon17,486 people · ~26 km away
- Pachuca de Soto256,584 people · ~28 km away
- Mixquiahuala de Juarez25,510 people · ~29 km away
- La Providencia Siglo XXI16,747 people · ~33 km away
- Ixmiquilpan34,814 people · ~37 km away
- Don Antonio17,736 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Actopan?
Actopan has a population of 32,276 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #310 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Actopan in?
Actopan is located in Hidalgo, Mexico.
Is Actopan the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 95 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.