Papalotla Population 2026
Papalotla has a population of 22,969, making it the #436 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Tlaxcala. It is about 535× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,969
Rank in Mexico
#436
Coordinates
19.17°N, 98.20°W
~2,251 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
101 km
63 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tlaxcala
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tlaxcala | 84,670 | #157 |
| Villa Vicente Guerrero | 60,001 | #197 |
| Huamantla | 51,996 | #216 |
| Apizaco | 49,506 | #224 |
| Santa Ana Chiautempan | 48,030 | #231 |
| Zacatelco | 42,150 | #249 |
| Calpulalpan | 33,263 | #301 |
| Contla | 27,610 | #357 |
Cities near Papalotla
- Zacatelco42,150 people · ~6 km away
- Villa Vicente Guerrero60,001 people · ~7 km away
- Teolocholco16,240 people · ~8 km away
- Sanctorum27,936 people · ~9 km away
- Cuautlancingo25,104 people · ~11 km away
- Santiago Momoxpan17,622 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Papalotla?
Papalotla has a population of 22,969 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #436 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Papalotla in?
Papalotla is located in Tlaxcala, Mexico.
Is Papalotla the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 101 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.