Largest Cities in Mexico City

Top 34 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Mexico City

1 Mexico City 12,294,193

2 Iztapalapa 1,835,486

3 Gustavo Adolfo Madero 1,185,772

4 Álvaro Obregón 726,664

5 Coyoacán 614,447

6 Tlalpan 574,577

7 Cuauhtémoc 531,831

8 Xochimilco 442,178

9 Venustiano Carranza 430,978

10 Azcapotzalco 414,711

11 Benito Juárez 385,439

12 Iztacalco 384,326

13 Miguel Hidalgo 372,889

14 Benito Juarez 355,017

15 Tláhuac 305,076

16 Colonia del Valle 250,000

17 Magdalena Contreras 238,431

18 Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos 160,491

19 Colonia Nativitas 60,000

20 Polanco 50,000

21 San Miguel Topilejo 34,603

22 San Miguel Ajusco 29,781

23 San Antonio Tecómitl 24,397

24 San Juan Ixtayopan 24,120

25 San Lorenzo Acopilco 23,037

26 Milpa Alta 18,274

27 San Pablo Oztotepec 15,507

28 Col. Bosques de las Lomas 15,000

29 San Salvador Cuauhtenco 13,856

30 San Andrés Mixquic 13,310

31 San Francisco Tecoxpa 11,456

32 Santa Ana Tlacotenco 10,593

33 Santa Catarina Yecahuizotl 9,563

34 San Pedro Atocpan 8,283

The largest cities in Mexico City represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Mexico City leads with a population of 12,294,193, followed by Iztapalapa and Gustavo Adolfo Madero. 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. 09 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. Mexico City's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
2. 09 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 16,656,562.

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