Ocotlán de Morelos Population 2026
Ocotlán de Morelos has a population of 15,016, making it the #624 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Oaxaca. It is about 819× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,016
Rank in Mexico
#624
Coordinates
16.79°N, 96.68°W
~1,523 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
391 km
243 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oaxaca
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca | 255,029 | #80 |
| 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 |
Cities near Ocotlán de Morelos
- San Antonio de la Cal20,198 people · ~27 km away
- Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán67,086 people · ~27 km away
- Oaxaca255,029 people · ~30 km away
- Santa María Atzompa21,788 people · ~36 km away
- Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz23,940 people · ~52 km away
- Puerto Escondido29,903 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ocotlán de Morelos?
Ocotlán de Morelos has a population of 15,016 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #624 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ocotlán de Morelos in?
Ocotlán de Morelos is located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Is Ocotlán de Morelos the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 391 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.