Chignahuapan Population 2026
Chignahuapan has a population of 19,608, making it the #495 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Puebla. It is about 627× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,608
Rank in Mexico
#495
Coordinates
19.84°N, 98.03°W
~2,291 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
124 km
77 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Puebla
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Puebla | 1,692,181 | #4 |
| Cholula | 292,881 | #72 |
| Tehuacán | 248,716 | #82 |
| San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida | 155,738 | #114 |
| Teziutlan | 103,583 | #137 |
| Amozoc de Mota | 95,322 | #145 |
| Atlixco | 86,690 | #151 |
| Huauchinango | 56,206 | #201 |
Cities near Chignahuapan
- Zacatlán33,736 people · ~13 km away
- Cuautepec de Hinojosa18,835 people · ~36 km away
- Huauchinango56,206 people · ~37 km away
- Santiago Tulantepec16,078 people · ~40 km away
- Tulancingo102,406 people · ~44 km away
- Tetla15,161 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chignahuapan?
Chignahuapan has a population of 19,608 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #495 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Chignahuapan in?
Chignahuapan is located in Puebla, Mexico.
Is Chignahuapan the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 124 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.