Heróica Zitácuaro Population 2026
Heróica Zitácuaro has a population of 84,307, making it the #159 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Michoacán. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 146× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,307
Rank in Mexico
#159
Coordinates
19.44°N, 100.36°W
~1,958 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
129 km
80 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 |
| Apatzingán | 102,362 | #140 |
| La Piedad de Cabadas | 83,323 | #161 |
| Sahuayo de Morelos | 64,431 | #190 |
| Ciudad Hidalgo | 60,542 | #195 |
Cities near Heróica Zitácuaro
- Tuzantla15,302 people · ~34 km away
- Ciudad Hidalgo60,542 people · ~35 km away
- Valle de Bravo25,554 people · ~36 km away
- Maravatío de Ocampo34,381 people · ~51 km away
- Tejupilco de Hidalgo25,631 people · ~63 km away
- San Francisco Tlalcilalcalpan16,509 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Heróica Zitácuaro?
Heróica Zitácuaro has a population of 84,307 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #159 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Heróica Zitácuaro in?
Heróica Zitácuaro is located in Michoacán, Mexico.
Is Heróica Zitácuaro the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 129 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.