Tepic Population 2026
Tepic has a population of 332,863, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Nayarit. Roughly 0.3% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
332,863
Rank in Mexico
#61
Coordinates
21.51°N, 104.89°W
~950 m elevation · America/Mazatlan
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
644 km
400 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nayarit
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Santiago Ixcuintla | 18,241 | #520 |
| Compostela | 17,573 | #535 |
Cities near Tepic
- Xalisco35,702 people · ~7 km away
- Compostela17,573 people · ~30 km away
- Santiago Ixcuintla18,241 people · ~47 km away
- Tuxpan21,709 people · ~64 km away
- Ixtlán del Río23,303 people · ~76 km away
- San José del Valle22,541 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tepic?
Tepic has a population of 332,863 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Tepic in?
Tepic is located in Nayarit, Mexico.
Is Tepic the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 644 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.