Papantla de Olarte Population 2026
Papantla de Olarte has a population of 53,546, making it the #211 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. It is about 230× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,546
Rank in Mexico
#211
Coordinates
20.45°N, 97.32°W
~184 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
220 km
137 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 Papantla de Olarte
- Coatzintla34,036 people · ~16 km away
- Poza Rica de Hidalgo185,242 people · ~17 km away
- Martínez de la Torre60,074 people · ~50 km away
- Villa Independencia15,297 people · ~52 km away
- Tlapacoyan35,338 people · ~55 km away
- Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano84,750 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Papantla de Olarte?
Papantla de Olarte has a population of 53,546 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #211 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Papantla de Olarte in?
Papantla de Olarte is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Papantla de Olarte the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 220 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.