Alvarado Population 2026
Alvarado has a population of 23,128, making it the #432 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. It is about 532× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,128
Rank in Mexico
#432
Coordinates
18.77°N, 95.76°W
~18 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
361 km
224 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Veracruz
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Veracruz | 428,323 | #44 |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | 424,755 | #45 |
| Coatzacoalcos | 310,698 | #66 |
| Córdoba | 204,721 | #91 |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo | 185,242 | #98 |
| Orizaba | 123,182 | #126 |
| Minatitlán | 112,046 | #132 |
| Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano | 84,750 | #156 |
Cities near Alvarado
- Lerdo de Tejada18,715 people · ~30 km away
- Carlos A. Carrillo17,989 people · ~44 km away
- Cosamaloapan30,577 people · ~45 km away
- La Isla24,558 people · ~45 km away
- Santiago Tuxtla15,459 people · ~59 km away
- Veracruz428,323 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alvarado?
Alvarado has a population of 23,128 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #432 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Alvarado in?
Alvarado is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Alvarado the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 361 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.