Puebla Population 2026
Puebla has a population of 15,168, making it the #617 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Baja California. It is about 811× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,168
Rank in Mexico
#617
Coordinates
32.57°N, 115.35°W
~7 m elevation · America/Tijuana
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
2,177 km
1,352 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baja California
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | 1,922,523 | #2 |
| Mexicali | 1,032,686 | #15 |
| Ensenada | 443,807 | #42 |
| Rosarito | 100,660 | #141 |
| Tecate | 64,764 | #189 |
| Pórticos de San Antonio | 34,234 | #296 |
| Santa Isabel | 29,311 | #335 |
| La Joya | 26,860 | #366 |
Cities near Puebla
- Mexicali1,032,686 people · ~12 km away
- Santa Isabel29,311 people · ~22 km away
- Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria17,119 people · ~39 km away
- San Luis Río Colorado176,685 people · ~56 km away
- Tecate64,764 people · ~120 km away
- Terrazas del Valle20,421 people · ~138 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puebla?
Puebla has a population of 15,168 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #617 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Puebla in?
Puebla is located in Baja California, Mexico.
Is Puebla the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 2,177 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.