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Iztapalapa, Mexico

Major city · Population 1.8M

Iztapalapa is the 3rd largest city in Mexico with a population of approximately 1,835,486 people as of 2026. This makes it the 230th largest city in the world, accounting for 1.41% of Mexico's total population of 130.6M. Iztapalapa is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Mexico_City timezone. The average annual temperature is 18.3°C with 1,154 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 2,236 meters above sea level.

Population

1,835,486

Global Rank

#230

Country Rank

#3

% of Mexico

1.41%

Avg Temperature

18.3°C

Annual Rainfall

1,154 mm

Elevation

2,236 m

Timezone

America/Mexico_City

Iztapalapa on the Map

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Climate in Iztapalapa

Iztapalapa's warmest month is May and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Sep with 290 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

15.5°C
Jan
17.1°C
Feb
19.9°C
Mar
21.1°C
Apr
23.6°C
May
21.1°C
Jun
17.7°C
Jul
17.6°C
Aug
17.6°C
Sep
15.6°C
Oct
17.1°C
Nov
15.8°C
Dec
15.5°C23.6°C

Monthly Rainfall

1 mm
Jan
14 mm
Feb
0 mm
Mar
6 mm
Apr
26 mm
May
153 mm
Jun
269 mm
Jul
257 mm
Aug
290 mm
Sep
122 mm
Oct
7 mm
Nov
9 mm
Dec

Mexico at a Glance

Country Population

130,575,786

Capital

Mexico City

Region

North America

Major Cities

145

GDP per Capita

$14,186

Life Expectancy

75.1 years

Urban Population

79.8%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Iztapalapa with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Iztapalapa by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Iztacalco384,3266 km
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl1,077,2087 km
Tláhuac305,07610 km
Benito Juárez385,43910 km
Coyoacán614,44710 km
Mexico City12,294,19311 km
Venustiano Carranza430,97811 km
Colonia del Valle250,00011 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Iztapalapa?

The population of Iztapalapa, Mexico is approximately 1,835,486 people, making it the 230th largest city in the world and the 3rd largest in Mexico.

Is Iztapalapa the capital of Mexico?

No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City. Iztapalapa is the 3rd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Iztapalapa?

Iztapalapa has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C and receives 1,154 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Iztapalapa in?

Iztapalapa is in the America/Mexico_City timezone.