Veracruz Population 2026
Veracruz has a population of 428,323, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. Roughly 0.3% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
428,323
Rank in Mexico
#44
Coordinates
19.18°N, 96.14°W
~15 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
314 km
195 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Veracruz
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Xalapa de Enríquez | 424,755 | #45 |
| Coatzacoalcos | 310,698 | #66 |
| Córdoba | 204,721 | #91 |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo | 185,242 | #98 |
| Orizaba | 123,182 | #126 |
| Minatitlán | 112,046 | #132 |
| Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano | 84,750 | #156 |
| San Andrés Tuxtla | 61,769 | #192 |
Cities near Veracruz
- Valente Diaz25,700 people · ~8 km away
- José Cardel19,092 people · ~32 km away
- Alvarado23,128 people · ~61 km away
- La Isla24,558 people · ~65 km away
- Tierra Blanca47,824 people · ~85 km away
- Huatusco31,305 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Veracruz?
Veracruz has a population of 428,323 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Veracruz in?
Veracruz is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Veracruz the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 314 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.