Lerdo de Tejada Population 2026
Lerdo de Tejada has a population of 18,715, making it the #509 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. It is about 657× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,715
Rank in Mexico
#509
Coordinates
18.63°N, 95.52°W
~9 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
390 km
242 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 Lerdo de Tejada
- Santiago Tuxtla15,459 people · ~29 km away
- Alvarado23,128 people · ~30 km away
- Carlos A. Carrillo17,989 people · ~38 km away
- San Andrés Tuxtla61,769 people · ~38 km away
- Cosamaloapan30,577 people · ~41 km away
- Catemaco27,615 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lerdo de Tejada?
Lerdo de Tejada has a population of 18,715 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #509 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Lerdo de Tejada in?
Lerdo de Tejada is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Lerdo de Tejada the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 390 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.