Ixtapan de la Sal Population 2026
Ixtapan de la Sal has a population of 17,640, making it the #533 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in México. It is about 697× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,640
Rank in Mexico
#533
Coordinates
18.84°N, 99.68°W
~1,871 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
87 km
54 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 Ixtapan de la Sal
- Tenango de Arista21,765 people · ~30 km away
- Taxco de Alarcón50,399 people · ~33 km away
- Capulhuac de Mirafuentes20,757 people · ~45 km away
- Puente de Ixtla21,098 people · ~46 km away
- San Jorge Pueblo Nuevo23,107 people · ~46 km away
- Xalatlaco15,043 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ixtapan de la Sal?
Ixtapan de la Sal has a population of 17,640 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #533 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Ixtapan de la Sal in?
Ixtapan de la Sal is located in México, Mexico.
Is Ixtapan de la Sal the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 87 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.