Tulancingo Population 2026
Tulancingo has a population of 102,406, making it the #139 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Hidalgo. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 120× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
102,406
Rank in Mexico
#139
Coordinates
20.08°N, 98.36°W
~2,187 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
108 km
67 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hidalgo
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Pachuca de Soto | 256,584 | #79 |
| Tepeji del Río de Ocampo | 80,612 | #162 |
| Tizayuca | 43,250 | #239 |
| Huejutla de Reyes | 40,015 | #260 |
| Ixmiquilpan | 34,814 | #292 |
| Actopan | 32,276 | #310 |
| Ciudad Sahagun | 28,609 | #343 |
| Tula de Allende | 28,577 | #344 |
Cities near Tulancingo
- Santiago Tulantepec16,078 people · ~5 km away
- Cuautepec de Hinojosa18,835 people · ~8 km away
- Huauchinango56,206 people · ~34 km away
- La Providencia Siglo XXI16,747 people · ~37 km away
- Tepeapulco15,244 people · ~38 km away
- Pachuca de Soto256,584 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tulancingo?
Tulancingo has a population of 102,406 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #139 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Tulancingo in?
Tulancingo is located in Hidalgo, Mexico.
Is Tulancingo the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 108 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.