San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, commonly referred to as Tuxtepec, is the head of its namesake municipality located in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. It serves as a significant urban center within the Papaloapan Region and constitutes the second most populous city in the state.
According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 103,609, while the broader municipality is home to 159,452 residents. While these figures are the official records, it is noted that census data in the area are often underreported for various reasons.