Cancún Population 2026
Cancún has a population of 888,797, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Quintana Roo. Roughly 0.7% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
888,797
Rank in Mexico
#17
Coordinates
21.17°N, 86.85°W
~11 m elevation · America/Cancun
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,295 km
804 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quintana Roo
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Chetumal | 169,028 | #104 |
| Playa del Carmen | 149,923 | #116 |
| Cozumel | 77,236 | #167 |
| Felipe Carrillo Puerto | 25,744 | #384 |
| Tulum | 18,233 | #521 |
Cities near Cancún
- Playa del Carmen149,923 people · ~65 km away
- Cozumel77,236 people · ~76 km away
- Tulum18,233 people · ~125 km away
- Tizimín46,971 people · ~135 km away
- Valladolid48,973 people · ~151 km away
- Chichén-Itzá18,000 people · ~187 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cancún?
Cancún has a population of 888,797 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Cancún in?
Cancún is located in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Is Cancún the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,295 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.