Peto Population 2026
Peto has a population of 19,821, making it the #490 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Yucatán. It is about 620× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,821
Rank in Mexico
#490
Coordinates
20.13°N, 88.92°W
~36 m elevation · America/Merida
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,070 km
664 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yucatán
Cities near Peto
- Tecax25,751 people · ~39 km away
- Oxkutzkab23,096 people · ~55 km away
- Chichén-Itzá18,000 people · ~71 km away
- Ticul32,796 people · ~71 km away
- Izamal16,195 people · ~90 km away
- Valladolid48,973 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Peto?
Peto has a population of 19,821 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #490 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Peto in?
Peto is located in Yucatán, Mexico.
Is Peto the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,070 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.