Villahermosa Population 2026
Villahermosa has a population of 353,577, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Tabasco. Roughly 0.3% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
353,577
Rank in Mexico
#58
Coordinates
17.99°N, 92.94°W
~10 m elevation · America/Merida
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
671 km
417 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tabasco
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Cárdenas | 91,558 | #148 |
| Paraiso | 86,632 | #152 |
| Comalcalco | 41,458 | #251 |
| Tenosique | 32,579 | #307 |
| Macuspana | 32,225 | #311 |
| Huimanguillo | 27,344 | #362 |
| Teapa | 26,548 | #372 |
| Río de Teapa | 26,500 | #373 |
Cities near Villahermosa
- Playas del Rosario21,893 people · ~15 km away
- Río de Teapa26,500 people · ~24 km away
- Jalpa de Méndez15,695 people · ~25 km away
- Cunduacán19,824 people · ~26 km away
- Reforma26,257 people · ~27 km away
- Comalcalco41,458 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Villahermosa?
Villahermosa has a population of 353,577 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Villahermosa in?
Villahermosa is located in Tabasco, Mexico.
Is Villahermosa the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 671 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.