Tuxpan Population 2026
Tuxpan has a population of 27,523, making it the #359 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Jalisco. It is about 447× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,523
Rank in Mexico
#359
Coordinates
19.56°N, 103.38°W
~1,142 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
446 km
277 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jalisco
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Zapopan | 1,476,491 | #9 |
| Guadalajara | 1,385,629 | #10 |
| Tlaquepaque | 650,123 | #29 |
| Tonalá | 408,759 | #49 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 224,166 | #84 |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 111,975 | #133 |
| Lagos de Moreno | 98,206 | #142 |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 91,959 | #147 |
Cities near Tuxpan
- Zapotiltic22,833 people · ~9 km away
- Ciudad Guzmán111,975 people · ~19 km away
- Tamazula de Gordiano18,787 people · ~19 km away
- Sayula26,789 people · ~43 km away
- Colima146,965 people · ~49 km away
- Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez117,600 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tuxpan?
Tuxpan has a population of 27,523 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #359 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Tuxpan in?
Tuxpan is located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Is Tuxpan the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 446 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.