Santo Domingo Tehuantepec Population 2026
Santo Domingo Tehuantepec has a population of 67,739, making it the #182 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Oaxaca. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 181× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,739
Rank in Mexico
#182
Coordinates
16.32°N, 95.24°W
~44 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
537 km
333 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 |
| Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán | 67,086 | #186 |
| Ciudad de Huajuapan de León | 53,043 | #213 |
| Loma Bonita | 40,934 | #254 |
| Puerto Escondido | 29,903 | #328 |
Cities near Santo Domingo Tehuantepec
- Salina Cruz84,438 people · ~17 km away
- Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza88,280 people · ~26 km away
- Ixtepec25,381 people · ~30 km away
- Matías Romero Avendaño18,944 people · ~65 km away
- Crucecita15,130 people · ~114 km away
- Arriaga24,447 people · ~144 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santo Domingo Tehuantepec?
Santo Domingo Tehuantepec has a population of 67,739 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #182 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Santo Domingo Tehuantepec in?
Santo Domingo Tehuantepec is located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Is Santo Domingo Tehuantepec the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 537 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.