Frontera Population 2026
Frontera has a population of 22,795, making it the #440 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Tabasco. It is about 539× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,795
Rank in Mexico
#440
Coordinates
18.54°N, 92.65°W
~5 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
689 km
428 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tabasco
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Villahermosa | 353,577 | #58 |
| Cárdenas | 91,558 | #148 |
| Paraiso | 86,632 | #152 |
| Comalcalco | 41,458 | #251 |
| Tenosique | 32,579 | #307 |
| Macuspana | 32,225 | #311 |
| Huimanguillo | 27,344 | #362 |
| Teapa | 26,548 | #372 |
Cities near Frontera
- Jalpa de Méndez15,695 people · ~60 km away
- Paraiso86,632 people · ~62 km away
- Comalcalco41,458 people · ~68 km away
- Villahermosa353,577 people · ~69 km away
- Cunduacán19,824 people · ~77 km away
- Playas del Rosario21,893 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Frontera?
Frontera has a population of 22,795 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #440 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Frontera in?
Frontera is located in Tabasco, Mexico.
Is Frontera the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 689 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.