Bucerías Population 2026
Bucerías has a population of 16,161, making it the #578 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nayarit. It is about 761× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,161
Rank in Mexico
#578
Coordinates
20.76°N, 105.34°W
~-9,999 m elevation · America/Bahia_Banderas
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
665 km
413 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nayarit
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tepic | 332,863 | #61 |
| Xalisco | 35,702 | #282 |
| Ixtlán del Río | 23,303 | #429 |
| San José del Valle | 22,541 | #449 |
| Tuxpan | 21,709 | #460 |
| Mezcales | 20,092 | #485 |
| Acaponeta | 19,140 | #501 |
| Santiago Ixcuintla | 18,241 | #520 |
Cities near Bucerías
- Mezcales20,092 people · ~6 km away
- San José del Valle22,541 people · ~11 km away
- Ixtapa29,036 people · ~14 km away
- Puerto Vallarta224,166 people · ~19 km away
- Compostela17,573 people · ~70 km away
- Xalisco35,702 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bucerías?
Bucerías has a population of 16,161 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #578 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Bucerías in?
Bucerías is located in Nayarit, Mexico.
Is Bucerías the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 665 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.