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Largest Cities in Michoacán

Top 94 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Michoacán

1 Morelia 743,275
2 Uruapan 299,523
3 Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas 196,003
4 Zamora de Hidalgo 186,102
5 Apatzingán 102,362
6 Heróica Zitácuaro 84,307
7 La Piedad de Cabadas 83,323
8 Sahuayo de Morelos 64,431
9 Ciudad Hidalgo 60,542
10 Pátzcuaro 55,298
11 Jacona de Plancarte 53,860
12 Zacapu 50,112
13 Los Reyes de Salgado 39,209
14 Las Guacamayas 37,980
15 Paracho de Verduzco 37,464
16 Maravatío de Ocampo 34,381
17 Nueva Italia de Ruiz 32,467
18 Puruándiro 30,571
19 Tacámbaro de Codallos 25,665
20 Jiquilpan de Juárez 24,233
21 Yurécuaro 23,843
22 Purépero de Echáiz 23,713
23 Huetamo de Núñez 21,864
24 La Orilla 20,126
25 Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares 18,156
26 Ario de Rosales 16,595
27 Zinapécuaro de Figueroa 15,875
28 Peribán de Ramos 15,434
29 Tuzantla 15,302
30 Tepalcatepec 15,221
31 Tangancícuaro de Arista 15,068
32 Nuevo San Juan Parangaricutiro 14,772
33 Quiroga 14,669
34 Santa Clara del Cobre 14,359
35 Cherán 14,245
36 Morelos 13,565
37 Cotija de la Paz 13,560
38 La Mira 13,415
39 Lombardía 12,610
40 San Pedro Cahro 11,987
41 Conjunto Habitacional Villas del Pedregal 10,934
42 Vista Hermosa de Negrete 10,752
43 Arteaga 10,537
44 Santiago Tangamandapio 10,463
45 Buenavista Tomatlán 10,390
46 Nahuatzen 10,283
47 Cuitzeo del Porvenir 10,239
48 Felipe Carrillo Puerto 10,217
49 Opopeo 10,055
50 Pajacuarán 10,014
51 Buenos Aires 9,868
52 Tanhuato de Guerrero 9,546
53 San José de Gracia 9,537
54 La Huacana 9,395
55 Tuxpan 9,122
56 Queréndaro 9,105
57 Antúnez (Morelos) 9,044
58 Tarecuato 8,863
59 Álvaro Obregón 8,807
60 Aguililla 8,801
61 Fraccionamiento Misión del Valle 8,663
62 Antúnez 8,591
63 Ario de Rayón 8,464
64 Tingambato 7,771
65 Chilchota 7,673
66 Capácuaro 7,424
67 Coahuayana de Hidalgo 7,307
68 Puruarán 7,162
69 Santa Ana Maya 7,087
70 Tingüindín 6,923
71 Santa Clara de Valladares 6,917
72 Indaparapeo 6,791
73 Cojumatlán de Régules 6,763
74 Tancítaro 6,747
75 Huandacareo 6,736
76 Acuitzio del Canje 6,733
77 Pastor Ortiz 6,630
78 Villa Madero 6,577
79 Taretan 6,440
80 Carapan 6,379
81 Chavinda 6,246
82 Rincón de Nicolás Romero (Cedros Tercera Manzana) 6,213
83 La Aldea 6,162
84 Pedernales 6,131
85 Tarímbaro 6,049
86 Fraccionamiento Galaxia Tarímbaro 5,989
87 Fraccionamiento Metrópolis II 5,973
88 Angahuan 5,773
89 Panindícuaro 5,565
90 Charo 5,207
91 Caltzontzin 5,136
92 Capula 5,086
93 Jungapeo de Juárez 5,073
94 Angamacutiro de la Unión 5,030

The largest cities in Michoacán represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Morelia leads with a population of 743,275, followed by Uruapan and Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas. 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. 16 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. Morelia's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 16 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 10,014 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,527,265.

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