Puebla Population 2026
Puebla has a population of 1,692,181, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Puebla. Roughly 1.3% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 7.3× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,692,181
Rank in Mexico
#4
Coordinates
19.05°N, 98.21°W
~2,166 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
105 km
65 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Puebla
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Cholula | 292,881 | #72 |
| Tehuacán | 248,716 | #82 |
| San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida | 155,738 | #114 |
| Teziutlan | 103,583 | #137 |
| Amozoc de Mota | 95,322 | #145 |
| Atlixco | 86,690 | #151 |
| Huauchinango | 56,206 | #201 |
| San Bernardino Tlaxcalancingo | 54,517 | #205 |
Cities near Puebla
- Santiago Momoxpan17,622 people · ~7 km away
- Sanctorum27,936 people · ~8 km away
- San Bernardino Tlaxcalancingo54,517 people · ~8 km away
- Cuautlancingo25,104 people · ~8 km away
- Villa Vicente Guerrero60,001 people · ~9 km away
- San Andrés Cholula39,964 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puebla?
Puebla has a population of 1,692,181 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Puebla in?
Puebla is located in Puebla, Mexico.
Is Puebla the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 105 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.