Ixtapaluca Population 2026
Ixtapaluca has a population of 322,271, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in México. Roughly 0.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
322,271
Rank in Mexico
#65
Coordinates
19.32°N, 98.88°W
~2,253 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
29 km
18 miles, straight line
Other big cities in México
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 1,645,352 | #5 |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | 1,077,208 | #14 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez | 834,434 | #18 |
| Tlalnepantla | 653,410 | #28 |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 555,163 | #34 |
| Toluca | 489,333 | #38 |
| Ciudad López Mateos | 489,160 | #39 |
| Ojo de Agua | 386,290 | #50 |
Cities near Ixtapaluca
- San Buenaventura44,761 people · ~3 km away
- San Francisco Acuautla27,960 people · ~4 km away
- San Jerónimo Cuatro Vientos36,778 people · ~5 km away
- Chalco168,720 people · ~6 km away
- San Martín Cuautlalpan23,501 people · ~7 km away
- San Isidro33,737 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ixtapaluca?
Ixtapaluca has a population of 322,271 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ixtapaluca in?
Ixtapaluca is located in México, Mexico.
Is Ixtapaluca the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 29 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.