Ixtepec Population 2026
Ixtepec has a population of 25,381, making it the #391 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Oaxaca. It is about 484× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,381
Rank in Mexico
#391
Coordinates
16.56°N, 95.10°W
~68 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
532 km
330 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 Ixtepec
- Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza88,280 people · ~17 km away
- Santo Domingo Tehuantepec67,739 people · ~30 km away
- Matías Romero Avendaño18,944 people · ~36 km away
- Salina Cruz84,438 people · ~44 km away
- Arriaga24,447 people · ~133 km away
- Crucecita15,130 people · ~141 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ixtepec?
Ixtepec has a population of 25,381 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #391 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ixtepec in?
Ixtepec is located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Is Ixtepec the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 532 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.