Tepalcatepec Population 2026
Tepalcatepec has a population of 15,221, making it the #615 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Michoacán. It is about 808× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,221
Rank in Mexico
#615
Coordinates
19.19°N, 102.85°W
~383 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
391 km
243 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Michoacán
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Morelia | 743,275 | #21 |
| Uruapan | 299,523 | #71 |
| Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 196,003 | #94 |
| Zamora de Hidalgo | 186,102 | #97 |
| Apatzingán | 102,362 | #140 |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 84,307 | #159 |
| La Piedad de Cabadas | 83,323 | #161 |
| Sahuayo de Morelos | 64,431 | #190 |
Cities near Tepalcatepec
- Apatzingán102,362 people · ~53 km away
- Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares18,156 people · ~56 km away
- Peribán de Ramos15,434 people · ~59 km away
- Los Reyes de Salgado39,209 people · ~59 km away
- Tuxpan27,523 people · ~69 km away
- Tamazula de Gordiano18,787 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tepalcatepec?
Tepalcatepec has a population of 15,221 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #615 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Tepalcatepec in?
Tepalcatepec is located in Michoacán, Mexico.
Is Tepalcatepec the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 391 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.