Apatzingán Population 2026
Apatzingán has a population of 102,362, making it the #140 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Michoacán. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 120× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
102,362
Rank in Mexico
#140
Coordinates
19.09°N, 102.36°W
~324 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
341 km
212 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 |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 84,307 | #159 |
| La Piedad de Cabadas | 83,323 | #161 |
| Sahuayo de Morelos | 64,431 | #190 |
| Ciudad Hidalgo | 60,542 | #195 |
Cities near Apatzingán
- Nueva Italia de Ruiz32,467 people · ~29 km away
- Uruapan299,523 people · ~48 km away
- Peribán de Ramos15,434 people · ~48 km away
- Tepalcatepec15,221 people · ~53 km away
- Los Reyes de Salgado39,209 people · ~57 km away
- Ario de Rosales16,595 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Apatzingán?
Apatzingán has a population of 102,362 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #140 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Apatzingán in?
Apatzingán is located in Michoacán, Mexico.
Is Apatzingán the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 341 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.