Crucecita Population 2026
Crucecita has a population of 15,130, making it the #620 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Oaxaca. It is about 813× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,130
Rank in Mexico
#620
Coordinates
15.77°N, 96.14°W
~37 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
516 km
320 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 |
| Ciudad de Huajuapan de León | 53,043 | #213 |
| Loma Bonita | 40,934 | #254 |
Cities near Crucecita
- Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz23,940 people · ~79 km away
- Puerto Escondido29,903 people · ~100 km away
- Salina Cruz84,438 people · ~110 km away
- Santo Domingo Tehuantepec67,739 people · ~114 km away
- Ocotlán de Morelos15,016 people · ~128 km away
- Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza88,280 people · ~140 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Crucecita?
Crucecita has a population of 15,130 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #620 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Crucecita in?
Crucecita is located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Is Crucecita the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 516 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.