Nogales Population 2026
Nogales has a population of 22,085, making it the #453 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. It is about 557× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,085
Rank in Mexico
#453
Coordinates
18.83°N, 97.16°W
~1,308 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
217 km
135 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Veracruz
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Veracruz | 428,323 | #44 |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | 424,755 | #45 |
| Coatzacoalcos | 310,698 | #66 |
| Córdoba | 204,721 | #91 |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo | 185,242 | #98 |
| Orizaba | 123,182 | #126 |
| Minatitlán | 112,046 | #132 |
| Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano | 84,750 | #156 |
Cities near Nogales
- Río Blanco40,611 people · ~1 km away
- Ciudad Mendoza35,641 people · ~3 km away
- Orizaba123,182 people · ~7 km away
- Ixtaczoquitlán26,187 people · ~11 km away
- Fortín de las Flores21,370 people · ~19 km away
- Córdoba204,721 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nogales?
Nogales has a population of 22,085 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #453 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Nogales in?
Nogales is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Nogales the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 217 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.