Apan Population 2026
Apan has a population of 26,642, making it the #369 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Hidalgo. It is about 461× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,642
Rank in Mexico
#369
Coordinates
19.71°N, 98.45°W
~2,489 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
78 km
48 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 |
| Actopan | 32,276 | #310 |
| Ciudad Sahagun | 28,609 | #343 |
Cities near Apan
- Tepeapulco15,244 people · ~14 km away
- Ciudad Sahagun28,609 people · ~15 km away
- Calpulalpan33,263 people · ~18 km away
- Santiago Tulantepec16,078 people · ~37 km away
- Cuautepec de Hinojosa18,835 people · ~39 km away
- Tulancingo102,406 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Apan?
Apan has a population of 26,642 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #369 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Apan in?
Apan is located in Hidalgo, Mexico.
Is Apan the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 78 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.