Ciudad de Huajuapan de León Population 2026
Ciudad de Huajuapan de León has a population of 53,043, making it the #213 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Oaxaca. It is about 232× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,043
Rank in Mexico
#213
Coordinates
17.81°N, 97.78°W
~1,594 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
229 km
142 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oaxaca
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca | 255,029 | #80 |
| Tuxtepec | 159,452 | #111 |
| Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza | 88,280 | #149 |
| Salina Cruz | 84,438 | #158 |
| Santo Domingo Tehuantepec | 67,739 | #182 |
| Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán | 67,086 | #186 |
| Loma Bonita | 40,934 | #254 |
| Puerto Escondido | 29,903 | #328 |
Cities near Ciudad de Huajuapan de León
- Acatlán de Osorio19,341 people · ~52 km away
- Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco17,543 people · ~61 km away
- Altepexi18,217 people · ~81 km away
- Zinacatepec15,592 people · ~81 km away
- Tehuacán248,716 people · ~83 km away
- Ajalpan28,031 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ciudad de Huajuapan de León?
Ciudad de Huajuapan de León has a population of 53,043 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #213 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ciudad de Huajuapan de León in?
Ciudad de Huajuapan de León is located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Is Ciudad de Huajuapan de León the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 229 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.