Acaponeta Population 2026
Acaponeta has a population of 19,140, making it the #501 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nayarit. It is about 642× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,140
Rank in Mexico
#501
Coordinates
22.49°N, 105.36°W
~39 m elevation · America/Mazatlan
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
731 km
454 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nayarit
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tepic | 332,863 | #61 |
| Xalisco | 35,702 | #282 |
| Ixtlán del Río | 23,303 | #429 |
| San José del Valle | 22,541 | #449 |
| Tuxpan | 21,709 | #460 |
| Mezcales | 20,092 | #485 |
| Santiago Ixcuintla | 18,241 | #520 |
| Compostela | 17,573 | #535 |
Cities near Acaponeta
- Escuinapa de Hidalgo30,790 people · ~57 km away
- Tuxpan21,709 people · ~61 km away
- El Rosario16,001 people · ~75 km away
- Santiago Ixcuintla18,241 people · ~77 km away
- Pueblo Nuevo19,363 people · ~99 km away
- Tepic332,863 people · ~119 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Acaponeta?
Acaponeta has a population of 19,140 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #501 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Acaponeta in?
Acaponeta is located in Nayarit, Mexico.
Is Acaponeta the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 731 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.