Largest Cities in Chihuahua

Top 36 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Chihuahua

1 Ciudad Juárez 1,512,450

2 Chihuahua 925,762

3 Cuauhtémoc 168,482

4 Ciudad Delicias 148,045

5 Hidalgo del Parral 104,836

6 Nuevo Casas Grandes 55,553

7 Santa Rosalía de Camargo 40,221

8 José Mariano Jiménez 34,281

9 Ojinaga 28,040

10 Manuel Ojinaga 22,744

11 Pedro Meoqui 22,574

12 Juan Aldama 18,642

13 Madera 15,447

14 Guachochi 14,513

15 Ascensión 13,456

16 Ascención 11,781

17 Saucillo 11,004

18 San Juanito 10,535

19 Colonia Anáhuac 9,952

20 La Junta 8,930

21 Adolfo López Mateos 8,770

22 Santa Bárbara 8,765

23 Lázaro Cárdenas 8,704

24 Miguel Ahumada 8,575

25 Ampliación Colonia Lázaro Cárdenas 8,161

26 Ciudad Guerrero 7,751

27 Santa Eulalia 7,135

28 San Buenaventura 6,957

29 Benito Juárez 6,138

30 Guadalupe y Calvo 5,816

31 Ejido Benito Juárez 5,778

32 Puerto Palomas 5,659

33 Santa Cruz de Rosales 5,570

34 Valentín Gómez Farías 5,330

35 Casas Grandes 5,256

36 Creel 5,026

The largest cities in Chihuahua represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Ciudad Juárez leads with a population of 1,512,450, followed by Chihuahua and Cuauhtémoc. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 06 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Ciudad Juárez's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 06 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,859,575.

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