Ixtapa Population 2026
Ixtapa has a population of 29,036, making it the #340 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 423× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,036
Rank in Mexico
#340
Coordinates
20.72°N, 105.21°W
~26 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
651 km
404 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jalisco
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Zapopan | 1,476,491 | #9 |
| Guadalajara | 1,385,629 | #10 |
| Tlaquepaque | 650,123 | #29 |
| Tonalá | 408,759 | #49 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 224,166 | #84 |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 111,975 | #133 |
| Lagos de Moreno | 98,206 | #142 |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 91,959 | #147 |
Cities near Ixtapa
- San José del Valle22,541 people · ~6 km away
- Mezcales20,092 people · ~8 km away
- Puerto Vallarta224,166 people · ~11 km away
- Bucerías16,161 people · ~14 km away
- Compostela17,573 people · ~66 km away
- El Salto22,550 people · ~85 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ixtapa?
Ixtapa has a population of 29,036 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #340 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ixtapa in?
Ixtapa is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Ixtapa the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 651 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.