Catemaco Population 2026
Catemaco has a population of 27,615, making it the #356 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. It is about 445× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,615
Rank in Mexico
#356
Coordinates
18.42°N, 95.11°W
~363 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
437 km
271 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 Catemaco
- San Andrés Tuxtla61,769 people · ~11 km away
- Santiago Tuxtla15,459 people · ~20 km away
- Lerdo de Tejada18,715 people · ~49 km away
- Acayucan50,934 people · ~57 km away
- Isla26,287 people · ~62 km away
- Jáltipan de Morelos32,778 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Catemaco?
Catemaco has a population of 27,615 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #356 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Catemaco in?
Catemaco is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Catemaco the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 437 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.