Iztapalapa Population 2026
Iztapalapa has a population of 1,835,486, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Mexico City. Roughly 1.4% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 6.7× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,835,486
Rank in Mexico
#3
Coordinates
19.36°N, 99.06°W
~2,238 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mexico City
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 12,294,193 | #1 |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | 1,185,772 | #12 |
| Coyoacán | 614,447 | #30 |
| Tlalpan | 574,577 | #33 |
| Cuauhtémoc | 531,831 | #35 |
| Xochimilco | 442,178 | #43 |
| Azcapotzalco | 414,711 | #47 |
| Iztacalco | 384,326 | #52 |
Cities near Iztapalapa
- Iztacalco384,326 people · ~6 km away
- Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl1,077,208 people · ~7 km away
- Los Reyes Acaquilpan85,359 people · ~9 km away
- Emiliano Zapata25,309 people · ~9 km away
- Tláhuac305,076 people · ~10 km away
- Coyoacán614,447 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Iztapalapa?
Iztapalapa has a population of 1,835,486 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Iztapalapa in?
Iztapalapa is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Is Iztapalapa the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 11 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.