Oaxaca Population 2026
Oaxaca has a population of 255,029, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Oaxaca. Roughly 0.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
255,029
Rank in Mexico
#80
Coordinates
17.06°N, 96.73°W
~1,571 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
366 km
227 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oaxaca
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tuxtepec | 159,452 | #111 |
| Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza | 88,280 | #149 |
| Salina Cruz | 84,438 | #158 |
| Santo Domingo Tehuantepec | 67,739 | #182 |
| Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán | 67,086 | #186 |
| Ciudad de Huajuapan de León | 53,043 | #213 |
| Loma Bonita | 40,934 | #254 |
| Puerto Escondido | 29,903 | #328 |
Cities near Oaxaca
- Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán67,086 people · ~4 km away
- San Antonio de la Cal20,198 people · ~4 km away
- Santa María Atzompa21,788 people · ~7 km away
- Ocotlán de Morelos15,016 people · ~30 km away
- Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz23,940 people · ~82 km away
- Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco17,543 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oaxaca?
Oaxaca has a population of 255,029 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Oaxaca in?
Oaxaca is located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Is Oaxaca the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 366 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.