Mapastepec Population 2026
Mapastepec has a population of 17,931, making it the #530 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Chiapas. It is about 686× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,931
Rank in Mexico
#530
Coordinates
15.43°N, 92.90°W
~44 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
796 km
494 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chiapas
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tuxtla | 604,147 | #31 |
| Tapachula | 353,706 | #57 |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 215,874 | #88 |
| Comitán | 166,178 | #107 |
| Pijijiapan | 50,079 | #222 |
| Chiapa de Corzo | 45,077 | #236 |
| Palenque | 42,947 | #243 |
| Cintalapa de Figueroa | 42,467 | #247 |
Cities near Mapastepec
- Pijijiapan50,079 people · ~43 km away
- Huixtla32,033 people · ~57 km away
- Motozintla23,755 people · ~70 km away
- Comalapa18,704 people · ~85 km away
- Tapachula353,706 people · ~90 km away
- Cacahoatán16,572 people · ~93 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mapastepec?
Mapastepec has a population of 17,931 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #530 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Mapastepec in?
Mapastepec is located in Chiapas, Mexico.
Is Mapastepec the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 796 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.