Cacahoatán Population 2026
Cacahoatán has a population of 16,572, making it the #563 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Chiapas. It is about 742× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,572
Rank in Mexico
#563
Coordinates
14.99°N, 92.16°W
~498 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
889 km
552 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chiapas
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tuxtla | 604,147 | #31 |
| Tapachula | 353,706 | #57 |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 215,874 | #88 |
| Comitán | 166,178 | #107 |
| Pijijiapan | 50,079 | #222 |
| Chiapa de Corzo | 45,077 | #236 |
| Palenque | 42,947 | #243 |
| Cintalapa de Figueroa | 42,467 | #247 |
Cities near Cacahoatán
- Tapachula353,706 people · ~14 km away
- Huixtla32,033 people · ~36 km away
- Motozintla23,755 people · ~43 km away
- Comalapa18,704 people · ~74 km away
- Mapastepec17,931 people · ~93 km away
- Pijijiapan50,079 people · ~136 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cacahoatán?
Cacahoatán has a population of 16,572 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #563 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Cacahoatán in?
Cacahoatán is located in Chiapas, Mexico.
Is Cacahoatán the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 889 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.