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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Tepic | 332,863 | #61 |
| Xalisco | 35,702 | #282 |
| Ixtlán del Río | 23,303 | #429 |
| San José del Valle | 22,541 | #449 |
| Tuxpan | 21,709 | #460 |
| Mezcales | 20,092 | #485 |
| Acaponeta | 19,140 | #501 |
| Compostela | 17,573 | #535 |
Cities near Santiago Ixcuintla
- Tuxpan21,709 people · ~17 km away
- Tepic332,863 people · ~47 km away
- Xalisco35,702 people · ~52 km away
- Compostela17,573 people · ~71 km away
- Acaponeta19,140 people · ~77 km away
- San José del Valle22,541 people · ~116 km away
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.