Largest Cities in Hidalgo

Top 57 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Hidalgo

1 Pachuca de Soto 256,584

2 Tulancingo 102,406

3 Tepeji del Río de Ocampo 80,612

4 Tizayuca 43,250

5 Huejutla de Reyes 40,015

6 Ixmiquilpan 34,814

7 Actopan 32,276

8 Ciudad Sahagun 28,609

9 Tula de Allende 28,577

10 Apan 26,642

11 Mixquiahuala de Juarez 25,510

12 Zacualtipán 23,125

13 Cuautepec de Hinojosa 18,835

14 Don Antonio 17,736

15 Progreso de Alvaro Obregon 17,486

16 La Providencia Siglo XXI 16,747

17 Santiago Tulantepec 16,078

18 Tepeapulco 15,244

19 El Llano 14,559

20 Tlaxcoapan 14,241

21 Zimapan 13,243

22 San Marcos 12,779

23 Tepatepec 11,084

24 Mineral del Monte 11,015

25 San Agustín Tlaxiaca 10,496

26 Cardonal 9,090

27 Huichapan 9,051

28 Emiliano Zapata 8,722

29 Tetepango 8,705

30 Tlahuelilpan 8,498

31 Acayuca 8,470

32 Atotonilco de Tula 8,154

33 San Miguel Vindho 7,988

34 Tlanalapa 7,518

35 Atotonilco el Grande 7,261

36 Ajacuba 7,245

37 Doxey 7,066

38 Presas 6,942

39 Tolcayuca 6,836

40 Zempoala 6,798

41 San Felipe Orizatlán 6,686

42 Jaltepec 6,431

43 Atitalaquia 6,322

44 Jaltocan 6,201

45 Campestre Villas del Álamo 6,192

46 Javier Rojo Gómez 6,186

47 Parque Urbano Napateco 6,172

48 Pachuquilla 6,139

49 San Juan Tepa 5,932

50 Tecozautla 5,844

51 Santa Ana Hueytlalpan 5,705

52 Unidad Minera 11 de Julio 5,692

53 Huitel 5,390

54 Tezontepec 5,214

55 Tlanchinol 5,199

56 Huitzila 5,151

57 Los Tuzos 5,087

The largest cities in Hidalgo represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Pachuca de Soto leads with a population of 256,584, followed by Tulancingo and Tepeji del Río de Ocampo. 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. 13 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. Pachuca de Soto's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 13 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 5,844 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 522,867.

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