Purépero de Echáiz Population 2026
Purépero de Echáiz has a population of 23,713, making it the #420 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Michoacán. It is about 518× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,713
Rank in Mexico
#420
Coordinates
19.91°N, 102.01°W
~2,022 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
306 km
190 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Michoacán
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Morelia | 743,275 | #21 |
| Uruapan | 299,523 | #71 |
| Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 196,003 | #94 |
| Zamora de Hidalgo | 186,102 | #97 |
| Apatzingán | 102,362 | #140 |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 84,307 | #159 |
| La Piedad de Cabadas | 83,323 | #161 |
| Sahuayo de Morelos | 64,431 | #190 |
Cities near Purépero de Echáiz
- Tangancícuaro de Arista15,068 people · ~21 km away
- Zacapu50,112 people · ~25 km away
- Paracho de Verduzco37,464 people · ~30 km away
- Zamora de Hidalgo186,102 people · ~30 km away
- Jacona de Plancarte53,860 people · ~32 km away
- La Piedad de Cabadas83,323 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Purépero de Echáiz?
Purépero de Echáiz has a population of 23,713 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #420 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Purépero de Echáiz in?
Purépero de Echáiz is located in Michoacán, Mexico.
Is Purépero de Echáiz the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 306 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.