Santiago Tuxtla Population 2026
Santiago Tuxtla has a population of 15,459, making it the #603 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. It is about 795× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,459
Rank in Mexico
#603
Coordinates
18.47°N, 95.30°W
~201 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
416 km
258 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 Santiago Tuxtla
- San Andrés Tuxtla61,769 people · ~9 km away
- Catemaco27,615 people · ~20 km away
- Lerdo de Tejada18,715 people · ~29 km away
- Carlos A. Carrillo17,989 people · ~49 km away
- Cosamaloapan30,577 people · ~54 km away
- Isla26,287 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santiago Tuxtla?
Santiago Tuxtla has a population of 15,459 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #603 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Santiago Tuxtla in?
Santiago Tuxtla is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Santiago Tuxtla the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 416 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.