Cárdenas Population 2026
Cárdenas has a population of 91,558, making it the #148 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Tabasco. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 134× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
91,558
Rank in Mexico
#148
Coordinates
18.00°N, 93.38°W
~26 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
626 km
389 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tabasco
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Villahermosa | 353,577 | #58 |
| Paraiso | 86,632 | #152 |
| Comalcalco | 41,458 | #251 |
| Tenosique | 32,579 | #307 |
| Macuspana | 32,225 | #311 |
| Huimanguillo | 27,344 | #362 |
| Teapa | 26,548 | #372 |
| Río de Teapa | 26,500 | #373 |
Cities near Cárdenas
- Huimanguillo27,344 people · ~19 km away
- Cunduacán19,824 people · ~23 km away
- Reforma26,257 people · ~28 km away
- Comalcalco41,458 people · ~33 km away
- Jalpa de Méndez15,695 people · ~38 km away
- Villahermosa353,577 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cárdenas?
Cárdenas has a population of 91,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #148 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Cárdenas in?
Cárdenas is located in Tabasco, Mexico.
Is Cárdenas the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 626 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.