Suchiapa Population 2026
Suchiapa has a population of 16,637, making it the #559 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Chiapas. It is about 739× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,637
Rank in Mexico
#559
Coordinates
16.62°N, 93.10°W
~457 m elevation · America/Merida
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
710 km
441 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 |
| Pijijiapan | 50,079 | #222 |
| Chiapa de Corzo | 45,077 | #236 |
| Palenque | 42,947 | #243 |
| Cintalapa de Figueroa | 42,467 | #247 |
Cities near Suchiapa
- Chiapa de Corzo45,077 people · ~13 km away
- Tuxtla604,147 people · ~14 km away
- Berriozábal28,128 people · ~27 km away
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa39,180 people · ~33 km away
- Villaflores37,237 people · ~47 km away
- San Cristóbal de las Casas215,874 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Suchiapa?
Suchiapa has a population of 16,637 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #559 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Suchiapa in?
Suchiapa is located in Chiapas, Mexico.
Is Suchiapa the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 710 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.