Petatlán Population 2026
Petatlán has a population of 21,659, making it the #462 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guerrero. It is about 568× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,659
Rank in Mexico
#462
Coordinates
17.54°N, 101.27°W
~39 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
308 km
191 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guerrero
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez | 658,609 | #27 |
| Chilpancingo | 187,251 | #96 |
| Iguala de la Independencia | 118,468 | #128 |
| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo | 67,408 | #184 |
| Taxco de Alarcón | 50,399 | #220 |
| Tlapa de Comonfort | 46,975 | #233 |
| Chilapa de Álvarez | 31,157 | #319 |
| Ciudad Altamirano | 25,168 | #395 |
Cities near Petatlán
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo67,408 people · ~32 km away
- Técpan de Galeana15,119 people · ~76 km away
- Atoyac de Álvarez21,407 people · ~96 km away
- Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas196,003 people · ~109 km away
- Ciudad Altamirano25,168 people · ~111 km away
- Las Guacamayas37,980 people · ~113 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petatlán?
Petatlán has a population of 21,659 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #462 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Petatlán in?
Petatlán is located in Guerrero, Mexico.
Is Petatlán the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 308 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.