La Isla Population 2026
La Isla has a population of 24,558, making it the #403 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. It is about 501× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,558
Rank in Mexico
#403
Coordinates
18.60°N, 96.15°W
~23 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
326 km
202 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 La Isla
- Tierra Blanca47,824 people · ~28 km away
- Tres Valles17,299 people · ~40 km away
- Alvarado23,128 people · ~45 km away
- Cosamaloapan30,577 people · ~45 km away
- Carlos A. Carrillo17,989 people · ~49 km away
- Tuxtepec159,452 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Isla?
La Isla has a population of 24,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #403 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is La Isla in?
La Isla is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is La Isla the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 326 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.