Izamal Population 2026

Izamal has a population of 16,195, making it the #576 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Yucatán. It is about 759× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Izamal (capital Mexico City shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,195

Rank in Mexico

#576

Coordinates

20.93°N, 89.02°W

~22 m elevation · America/Merida

Distance to capital (Mexico City)

1,068 km

663 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yucatán

City	Population	Rank in Mexico
Mérida	1,201,000	#11
Kanasín	77,240	#166
Valladolid	48,973	#226
Tizimín	46,971	#234
Umán	39,611	#263
Progreso	37,369	#274
Ticul	32,796	#304
Tecax	25,751	#383

Cities near Izamal

Motul23,240 people · ~33 km away
Chichén-Itzá18,000 people · ~56 km away
Kanasín77,240 people · ~56 km away
Mérida1,201,000 people · ~63 km away
Umán39,611 people · ~76 km away
Progreso37,369 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Izamal?

Izamal has a population of 16,195 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #576 biggest city in Mexico.

What region is Izamal in?

Izamal is located in Yucatán, Mexico.

Is Izamal the capital of Mexico?

No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,068 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.

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