Huauchinango Population 2026
Huauchinango has a population of 56,206, making it the #201 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Puebla. It is about 219× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,206
Rank in Mexico
#201
Coordinates
20.17°N, 98.05°W
~1,531 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
140 km
87 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 |
| San Bernardino Tlaxcalancingo | 54,517 | #205 |
Cities near Huauchinango
- Xicotepec de Juárez39,803 people · ~15 km away
- Zacatlán33,736 people · ~28 km away
- Cuautepec de Hinojosa18,835 people · ~31 km away
- Tulancingo102,406 people · ~34 km away
- Santiago Tulantepec16,078 people · ~35 km away
- Chignahuapan19,608 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Huauchinango?
Huauchinango has a population of 56,206 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #201 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Huauchinango in?
Huauchinango is located in Puebla, Mexico.
Is Huauchinango the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 140 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.