Orizaba Population 2026
Orizaba has a population of 123,182, making it the #126 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 100× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
123,182
Rank in Mexico
#126
Coordinates
18.85°N, 97.10°W
~1,238 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
222 km
138 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 |
| Minatitlán | 112,046 | #132 |
| Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano | 84,750 | #156 |
| San Andrés Tuxtla | 61,769 | #192 |
Cities near Orizaba
- Ixtaczoquitlán26,187 people · ~4 km away
- Río Blanco40,611 people · ~6 km away
- Nogales22,085 people · ~7 km away
- Ciudad Mendoza35,641 people · ~10 km away
- Fortín de las Flores21,370 people · ~12 km away
- Córdoba204,721 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Orizaba?
Orizaba has a population of 123,182 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #126 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Orizaba in?
Orizaba is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Orizaba the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 222 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.