Poza Rica de Hidalgo Population 2026
Poza Rica de Hidalgo has a population of 185,242, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
185,242
Rank in Mexico
#98
Coordinates
20.53°N, 97.46°W
~58 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
213 km
132 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 |
| Orizaba | 123,182 | #126 |
| Minatitlán | 112,046 | #132 |
| Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano | 84,750 | #156 |
| San Andrés Tuxtla | 61,769 | #192 |
Cities near Poza Rica de Hidalgo
- Coatzintla34,036 people · ~5 km away
- Papantla de Olarte53,546 people · ~17 km away
- Alto Lucero15,011 people · ~47 km away
- Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano84,750 people · ~48 km away
- Álamo25,159 people · ~48 km away
- Xicotepec de Juárez39,803 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
Poza Rica de Hidalgo has a population of 185,242 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Poza Rica de Hidalgo in?
Poza Rica de Hidalgo is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Poza Rica de Hidalgo the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 213 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.