Zacapu Population 2026
Zacapu has a population of 50,112, making it the #221 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Michoacán. It is about 245× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,112
Rank in Mexico
#221
Coordinates
19.82°N, 101.79°W
~1,982 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
282 km
175 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Michoacán
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Morelia | 743,275 | #21 |
| Uruapan | 299,523 | #71 |
| Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 196,003 | #94 |
| Zamora de Hidalgo | 186,102 | #97 |
| Apatzingán | 102,362 | #140 |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 84,307 | #159 |
| La Piedad de Cabadas | 83,323 | #161 |
| Sahuayo de Morelos | 64,431 | #190 |
Cities near Zacapu
- Purépero de Echáiz23,713 people · ~25 km away
- Paracho de Verduzco37,464 people · ~33 km away
- Pátzcuaro55,298 people · ~39 km away
- Puruándiro30,571 people · ~42 km away
- Tangancícuaro de Arista15,068 people · ~44 km away
- Uruapan299,523 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zacapu?
Zacapu has a population of 50,112 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #221 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Zacapu in?
Zacapu is located in Michoacán, Mexico.
Is Zacapu the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 282 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.