Pijijiapan Population 2026
Pijijiapan has a population of 50,079, making it the #222 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Chiapas. It is about 245× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,079
Rank in Mexico
#222
Coordinates
15.69°N, 93.21°W
~47 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
753 km
468 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chiapas
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tuxtla | 604,147 | #31 |
| Tapachula | 353,706 | #57 |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 215,874 | #88 |
| Comitán | 166,178 | #107 |
| Chiapa de Corzo | 45,077 | #236 |
| Palenque | 42,947 | #243 |
| Cintalapa de Figueroa | 42,467 | #247 |
| Ocosingo | 41,878 | #250 |
Cities near Pijijiapan
- Mapastepec17,931 people · ~43 km away
- Villaflores37,237 people · ~61 km away
- Tonalá35,322 people · ~74 km away
- Arriaga24,447 people · ~96 km away
- Venustiano Carranza15,496 people · ~100 km away
- Huixtla32,033 people · ~100 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pijijiapan?
Pijijiapan has a population of 50,079 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #222 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Pijijiapan in?
Pijijiapan is located in Chiapas, Mexico.
Is Pijijiapan the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 753 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.