Córdoba Population 2026
Córdoba has a population of 204,721, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. Roughly 0.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
204,721
Rank in Mexico
#91
Coordinates
18.88°N, 96.93°W
~836 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
239 km
148 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 |
| 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 Córdoba
- Fortín de las Flores21,370 people · ~8 km away
- Ixtaczoquitlán26,187 people · ~15 km away
- Orizaba123,182 people · ~19 km away
- Coscomatepec de Bravo15,252 people · ~25 km away
- Río Blanco40,611 people · ~25 km away
- Nogales22,085 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Córdoba?
Córdoba has a population of 204,721 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Córdoba in?
Córdoba is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Córdoba the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 239 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.