Coatzacoalcos Population 2026
Coatzacoalcos has a population of 310,698, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. Roughly 0.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
310,698
Rank in Mexico
#66
Coordinates
18.15°N, 94.44°W
~11 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
513 km
319 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Veracruz
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Veracruz | 428,323 | #44 |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | 424,755 | #45 |
| 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 |
| San Andrés Tuxtla | 61,769 | #192 |
Cities near Coatzacoalcos
- Allende23,620 people · ~5 km away
- Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río25,289 people · ~10 km away
- Fraccionamiento Ciudad Olmeca16,074 people · ~11 km away
- Minatitlán112,046 people · ~20 km away
- Cosoleacaque22,454 people · ~26 km away
- Agua Dulce36,079 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Coatzacoalcos?
Coatzacoalcos has a population of 310,698 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Coatzacoalcos in?
Coatzacoalcos is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Coatzacoalcos the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 513 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.