Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Population 2026
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has a population of 67,408, making it the #184 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Guerrero. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 182× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,408
Rank in Mexico
#184
Coordinates
17.64°N, 101.55°W
~13 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
324 km
201 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guerrero
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez | 658,609 | #27 |
| Chilpancingo | 187,251 | #96 |
| Iguala de la Independencia | 118,468 | #128 |
| Taxco de Alarcón | 50,399 | #220 |
| Tlapa de Comonfort | 46,975 | #233 |
| Chilapa de Álvarez | 31,157 | #319 |
| Ciudad Altamirano | 25,168 | #395 |
| Zumpango del Río | 24,719 | #401 |
Cities near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
- Petatlán21,659 people · ~32 km away
- Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas196,003 people · ~77 km away
- Las Guacamayas37,980 people · ~81 km away
- La Orilla20,126 people · ~81 km away
- Técpan de Galeana15,119 people · ~109 km away
- Ciudad Altamirano25,168 people · ~123 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has a population of 67,408 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #184 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in?
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is located in Guerrero, Mexico.
Is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 324 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.