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Largest Cities in Guerrero

Top 58 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities — Guerrero

2 Chilpancingo 187,251
10 Ometepec 24,120
11 Teloloapan 23,549
12 Tixtla de Guerrero 22,826
13 Petatlán 21,659
14 Atoyac de Álvarez 21,407
15 Arcelia 18,685
16 Ciudad de Huitzuco 17,475
18 Técpan de Galeana 15,119
19 Coyuca de Benítez 13,566
20 San Marcos 13,282
21 Cruz Grande 11,783
22 Tierra Colorada 11,540
23 Chichihualco 10,690
24 Cuajinicuilapa 10,282
25 Petaquillas 9,801
26 Tlapehuala 9,331
27 Ixtapa 8,992
33 Xaltianguis 6,965
34 El Súchil 6,962
35 Copalillo 6,910
36 El Ocotito 6,882
38 El Coacoyul 6,850
39 Tlacotepec 6,848
40 San Jeronimito 6,830
41 Copala 6,619
42 Marquelia 6,553
44 Kilómetro 30 6,301
46 Tlamacazapa 6,234
47 Bajos del Ejido 6,165
48 Zitlala 6,065
49 Huamuxtitlán 6,063
50 Atliaca 5,997
51 Olinalá 5,792
52 Quechultenango 5,720
53 Mazatlán 5,316
54 Acamixtla 5,301
55 Pilcaya 5,270
56 Mochitlán 5,269
58 Tres Palos 5,001

The largest cities in Guerrero represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Acapulco de Juárez leads with a population of 658,609, followed by Chilpancingo and Iguala de la Independencia. 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. 12 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. Acapulco de Juárez's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 12 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 5,997 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,082,135.

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