Tlapacoyan Population 2026
Tlapacoyan has a population of 35,338, making it the #287 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. It is about 348× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,338
Rank in Mexico
#287
Coordinates
19.96°N, 97.21°W
~446 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
209 km
130 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 Tlapacoyan
- Villa Independencia15,297 people · ~20 km away
- Martínez de la Torre60,074 people · ~20 km away
- Altotonga19,722 people · ~22 km away
- Teziutlan103,583 people · ~22 km away
- Misantla26,827 people · ~38 km away
- Zaragoza16,752 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tlapacoyan?
Tlapacoyan has a population of 35,338 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #287 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Tlapacoyan in?
Tlapacoyan is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Tlapacoyan the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 209 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.