Santiago Tulantepec Population 2026
Santiago Tulantepec has a population of 16,078, making it the #582 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Hidalgo. It is about 765× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,078
Rank in Mexico
#582
Coordinates
20.04°N, 98.36°W
~2,196 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
105 km
65 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hidalgo
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Pachuca de Soto | 256,584 | #79 |
| Tulancingo | 102,406 | #139 |
| Tepeji del Río de Ocampo | 80,612 | #162 |
| Tizayuca | 43,250 | #239 |
| Huejutla de Reyes | 40,015 | #260 |
| Ixmiquilpan | 34,814 | #292 |
| Actopan | 32,276 | #310 |
| Ciudad Sahagun | 28,609 | #343 |
Cities near Santiago Tulantepec
- Cuautepec de Hinojosa18,835 people · ~5 km away
- Tulancingo102,406 people · ~5 km away
- Tepeapulco15,244 people · ~34 km away
- Huauchinango56,206 people · ~35 km away
- Ciudad Sahagun28,609 people · ~37 km away
- Apan26,642 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santiago Tulantepec?
Santiago Tulantepec has a population of 16,078 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #582 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Santiago Tulantepec in?
Santiago Tulantepec is located in Hidalgo, Mexico.
Is Santiago Tulantepec 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.