Minatitlán Population 2026
Minatitlán has a population of 112,046, making it the #132 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 110× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
112,046
Rank in Mexico
#132
Coordinates
18.00°N, 94.56°W
~25 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
507 km
315 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 |
| Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano | 84,750 | #156 |
| San Andrés Tuxtla | 61,769 | #192 |
Cities near Minatitlán
- Cosoleacaque22,454 people · ~8 km away
- Fraccionamiento Ciudad Olmeca16,074 people · ~17 km away
- Jáltipan de Morelos32,778 people · ~17 km away
- Nanchital de Lázaro Cárdenas del Río25,289 people · ~18 km away
- Coatzacoalcos310,698 people · ~20 km away
- Allende23,620 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Minatitlán?
Minatitlán has a population of 112,046 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #132 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Minatitlán in?
Minatitlán is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Minatitlán the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 507 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.