Santiago Ixcuintla Population 2026

Santiago Ixcuintla has a population of 18,241, making it the #520 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nayarit. It is about 674× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.

Mexico CitySantiago Ixcuintla
Location of Santiago Ixcuintla (capital Mexico City shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
18,241
Rank in Mexico
#520
Coordinates
21.81°N, 105.21°W
~16 m elevation · America/Mazatlan
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
686 km
426 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nayarit

CityPopulationRank in Mexico
Tepic332,863#61
Xalisco35,702#282
Ixtlán del Río23,303#429
San José del Valle22,541#449
Tuxpan21,709#460
Mezcales20,092#485
Acaponeta19,140#501
Compostela17,573#535

Cities near Santiago Ixcuintla

FAQ

What is the population of Santiago Ixcuintla?
Santiago Ixcuintla has a population of 18,241 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #520 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Santiago Ixcuintla in?
Santiago Ixcuintla is located in Nayarit, Mexico.
Is Santiago Ixcuintla the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 686 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.

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