Puerto Escondido Population 2026
Puerto Escondido has a population of 29,903, making it the #328 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Oaxaca. It is about 411× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,903
Rank in Mexico
#328
Coordinates
15.86°N, 97.07°W
~50 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
453 km
281 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 Puerto Escondido
- Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz23,940 people · ~72 km away
- Crucecita15,130 people · ~100 km away
- Ocotlán de Morelos15,016 people · ~112 km away
- Pinotepa Nacional29,604 people · ~118 km away
- Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán67,086 people · ~135 km away
- San Antonio de la Cal20,198 people · ~135 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto Escondido?
Puerto Escondido has a population of 29,903 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #328 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Puerto Escondido in?
Puerto Escondido is located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Is Puerto Escondido the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 453 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.