Tuxtepec Population 2026
Tuxtepec has a population of 159,452, making it the #111 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Oaxaca. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
159,452
Rank in Mexico
#111
Coordinates
18.09°N, 96.13°W
~31 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
349 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oaxaca
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca | 255,029 | #80 |
| 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 |
| Puerto Escondido | 29,903 | #328 |
Cities near Tuxtepec
- Tres Valles17,299 people · ~17 km away
- Loma Bonita40,934 people · ~26 km away
- Cosamaloapan30,577 people · ~46 km away
- Tierra Blanca47,824 people · ~47 km away
- Carlos A. Carrillo17,989 people · ~50 km away
- La Isla24,558 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tuxtepec?
Tuxtepec has a population of 159,452 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #111 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Tuxtepec in?
Tuxtepec is located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Is Tuxtepec the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 349 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.