Cholula Population 2026
Cholula has a population of 292,881, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Puebla. Roughly 0.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
292,881
Rank in Mexico
#72
Coordinates
19.06°N, 98.30°W
~2,156 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
96 km
60 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Puebla
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Puebla | 1,692,181 | #4 |
| 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 |
| San Bernardino Tlaxcalancingo | 54,517 | #205 |
Cities near Cholula
- San Andrés Cholula39,964 people · ~2 km away
- Santiago Momoxpan17,622 people · ~4 km away
- Cuautlancingo25,104 people · ~4 km away
- San Bernardino Tlaxcalancingo54,517 people · ~5 km away
- Sanctorum27,936 people · ~6 km away
- Puebla1,692,181 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cholula?
Cholula has a population of 292,881 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Cholula in?
Cholula is located in Puebla, Mexico.
Is Cholula the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 96 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.