Isla Population 2026
Isla has a population of 26,287, making it the #375 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. It is about 468× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,287
Rank in Mexico
#375
Coordinates
18.03°N, 95.53°W
~67 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
410 km
255 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 |
| 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 |
Cities near Isla
- Loma Bonita40,934 people · ~38 km away
- Carlos A. Carrillo17,989 people · ~45 km away
- Cosamaloapan30,577 people · ~47 km away
- Santiago Tuxtla15,459 people · ~54 km away
- San Andrés Tuxtla61,769 people · ~57 km away
- Catemaco27,615 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Isla?
Isla has a population of 26,287 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #375 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Isla in?
Isla is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Isla the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 410 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.