Chetumal Population 2026
Chetumal has a population of 169,028, making it the #104 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Quintana Roo. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
169,028
Rank in Mexico
#104
Coordinates
18.52°N, 88.30°W
~3 m elevation · America/Cancun
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,142 km
709 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quintana Roo
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Cancún | 888,797 | #17 |
| Playa del Carmen | 149,923 | #116 |
| Cozumel | 77,236 | #167 |
| Felipe Carrillo Puerto | 25,744 | #384 |
| Tulum | 18,233 | #521 |
Cities near Chetumal
- Felipe Carrillo Puerto25,744 people · ~121 km away
- Peto19,821 people · ~190 km away
- Tulum18,233 people · ~208 km away
- Tecax25,751 people · ~214 km away
- Oxkutzkab23,096 people · ~231 km away
- Chichén-Itzá18,000 people · ~240 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chetumal?
Chetumal has a population of 169,028 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #104 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Chetumal in?
Chetumal is located in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Is Chetumal the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,142 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.