José Cardel Population 2026

José Cardel has a population of 19,092, making it the #502 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. It is about 644× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.

Location of José Cardel (capital Mexico City shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)

19,092

Rank in Mexico

#502

Coordinates

19.37°N, 96.37°W

~24 m elevation · America/Mexico_City

Distance to capital (Mexico City)

289 km

179 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 José Cardel

Valente Diaz25,700 people · ~28 km away
Veracruz428,323 people · ~32 km away
Xalapa de Enríquez424,755 people · ~60 km away
Coatepec53,621 people · ~63 km away
Banderilla19,649 people · ~64 km away
Xico18,652 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of José Cardel?

José Cardel has a population of 19,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #502 biggest city in Mexico.

What region is José Cardel in?

José Cardel is located in Veracruz, Mexico.

Is José Cardel the capital of Mexico?

No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 289 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.

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