Pátzcuaro Population 2026
Pátzcuaro has a population of 55,298, making it the #203 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Michoacán. It is about 222× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,298
Rank in Mexico
#203
Coordinates
19.51°N, 101.61°W
~2,152 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
260 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Michoacán
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Morelia | 743,275 | #21 |
| Uruapan | 299,523 | #71 |
| Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 196,003 | #94 |
| Zamora de Hidalgo | 186,102 | #97 |
| Apatzingán | 102,362 | #140 |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 84,307 | #159 |
| La Piedad de Cabadas | 83,323 | #161 |
| Sahuayo de Morelos | 64,431 | #190 |
Cities near Pátzcuaro
- Tacámbaro de Codallos25,665 people · ~35 km away
- Ario de Rosales16,595 people · ~35 km away
- Zacapu50,112 people · ~39 km away
- Uruapan299,523 people · ~48 km away
- Paracho de Verduzco37,464 people · ~48 km away
- Morelia743,275 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pátzcuaro?
Pátzcuaro has a population of 55,298 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #203 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Pátzcuaro in?
Pátzcuaro is located in Michoacán, Mexico.
Is Pátzcuaro the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 260 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.