Santa María Atzompa Population 2026
Santa María Atzompa has a population of 21,788, making it the #457 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Oaxaca. It is about 564× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,788
Rank in Mexico
#457
Coordinates
17.10°N, 96.78°W
~1,597 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
359 km
223 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 Santa María Atzompa
- Oaxaca255,029 people · ~7 km away
- Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán67,086 people · ~9 km away
- San Antonio de la Cal20,198 people · ~11 km away
- Ocotlán de Morelos15,016 people · ~36 km away
- Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz23,940 people · ~88 km away
- Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco17,543 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa María Atzompa?
Santa María Atzompa has a population of 21,788 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #457 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Santa María Atzompa in?
Santa María Atzompa is located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Is Santa María Atzompa the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 359 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.