Tonalá Population 2026
Tonalá has a population of 35,322, making it the #288 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Chiapas. It is about 348× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,322
Rank in Mexico
#288
Coordinates
16.09°N, 93.75°W
~50 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
679 km
422 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 Tonalá
- Arriaga24,447 people · ~22 km away
- Villaflores37,237 people · ~54 km away
- Cintalapa de Figueroa42,467 people · ~66 km away
- Pijijiapan50,079 people · ~74 km away
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa39,180 people · ~85 km away
- Suchiapa16,637 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tonalá?
Tonalá has a population of 35,322 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #288 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Tonalá in?
Tonalá is located in Chiapas, Mexico.
Is Tonalá the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 679 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.