Comitán Population 2026
Comitán has a population of 166,178, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Chiapas. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
166,178
Rank in Mexico
#107
Coordinates
16.24°N, 92.14°W
~1,655 m elevation · America/Merida
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
820 km
509 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 |
| Pijijiapan | 50,079 | #222 |
| Chiapa de Corzo | 45,077 | #236 |
| Palenque | 42,947 | #243 |
| Cintalapa de Figueroa | 42,467 | #247 |
| Ocosingo | 41,878 | #250 |
Cities near Comitán
- Las Margaritas20,786 people · ~18 km away
- Las Rosas18,817 people · ~29 km away
- Venustiano Carranza15,496 people · ~47 km away
- Teopisca16,240 people · ~49 km away
- Comalapa18,704 people · ~65 km away
- Ocosingo41,878 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Comitán?
Comitán has a population of 166,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Comitán in?
Comitán is located in Chiapas, Mexico.
Is Comitán the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 820 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.