Tehuacán Population 2026
Tehuacán has a population of 248,716, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Puebla. Roughly 0.2% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
248,716
Rank in Mexico
#82
Coordinates
18.46°N, 97.40°W
~1,643 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
211 km
131 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Puebla
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Puebla | 1,692,181 | #4 |
| Cholula | 292,881 | #72 |
| San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida | 155,738 | #114 |
| Teziutlan | 103,583 | #137 |
| Amozoc de Mota | 95,322 | #145 |
| Atlixco | 86,690 | #151 |
| Huauchinango | 56,206 | #201 |
| San Bernardino Tlaxcalancingo | 54,517 | #205 |
Cities near Tehuacán
- Altepexi18,217 people · ~15 km away
- Ajalpan28,031 people · ~17 km away
- Zinacatepec15,592 people · ~21 km away
- Ciudad Mendoza35,641 people · ~44 km away
- Nogales22,085 people · ~47 km away
- Río Blanco40,611 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tehuacán?
Tehuacán has a population of 248,716 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Tehuacán in?
Tehuacán is located in Puebla, Mexico.
Is Tehuacán the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 211 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.