Largest Cities in Morelos

Top 54 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Morelos

1 Cuernavaca 338,650
2 Cuautla 194,786
3 Jiutepec 162,427
4 Yautepec 105,780
5 Temixco 97,788
6 Emiliano Zapata 49,193
7 Zacatepec 21,586
8 Puente de Ixtla 21,098
9 Xoxocotla 21,074
10 Xochitepec 19,164
11 Jojutla 18,867
12 Tlaquiltenango 18,334
13 Tres de Mayo 17,966
14 Axochiapan 17,508
15 Yecapixtla 16,811
16 Santa Rosa Treinta 16,691
17 Progreso 14,525
18 Tepoztlán 14,130
19 La Joya 13,158
20 Juan Morales 12,756
21 San Pedro Apatlaco 12,630
22 Tepalcingo 12,053
23 Anenecuilco 11,227
24 Galeana 10,726
26 Tlaltizapán 10,563
27 Tetela del Volcán 10,199
28 Cocoyoc 9,663
30 Coatetelco 9,094
32 Alpuyeca 8,330
33 Jonacatepec 8,123
34 Tenextepango 8,083
35 Tlayacapan 7,989
36 Atlatlahucan 7,941
37 Independencia 7,282
38 Miacatlán 7,212
39 Tlalnepantla 7,166
40 Chiconcuac 7,071
41 Oaxtepec 6,939
42 Ciudad Ayala 6,777
43 Hueyapan 6,478
44 Tehuixtla 6,311
45 Totolapan 6,198
46 Tres Marías 6,160
47 Temoac 5,799
48 Tlatenchi 5,555
49 Pedro Amaro 5,551
50 Los Arcos 5,446
51 Calera Chica 5,392
52 Amacuzac 5,368
53 Amayuca 5,287
54 Tlacotepec 5,087

The largest cities in Morelos represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Cuernavaca leads with a population of 338,650, followed by Cuautla and Jiutepec. 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. 17 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. Cuernavaca's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 17 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 5,446 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 899,431.

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