Río Blanco Population 2026
Río Blanco has a population of 40,611, making it the #256 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. It is about 303× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,611
Rank in Mexico
#256
Coordinates
18.83°N, 97.16°W
~1,278 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
218 km
135 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 |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo | 185,242 | #98 |
| Orizaba | 123,182 | #126 |
| Minatitlán | 112,046 | #132 |
| Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano | 84,750 | #156 |
Cities near Río Blanco
- Nogales22,085 people · ~1 km away
- Ciudad Mendoza35,641 people · ~4 km away
- Orizaba123,182 people · ~6 km away
- Ixtaczoquitlán26,187 people · ~10 km away
- Fortín de las Flores21,370 people · ~19 km away
- Córdoba204,721 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Río Blanco?
Río Blanco has a population of 40,611 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #256 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Río Blanco in?
Río Blanco is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Río Blanco the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 218 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.