Largest Cities in Morelos

Top 52 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Mexico · Morelos

Largest Cities — Morelos

1 Cuernavaca 338,650

2 Jiutepec 215,357

3 Cuautla 157,336

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

25 Unidad Habitacional José María Morelos y Pavón 10,625

26 Tlaltizapán 10,563

27 Tetela del Volcán 10,199

28 Cocoyoc 9,663

29 Coatetelco 9,094

30 Fraccionamiento Lomas de Ahuatlán 8,990

31 Alpuyeca 8,330

32 Jonacatepec 8,123

33 Tenextepango 8,083

34 Tlayacapan 7,989

35 Atlatlahucan 7,941

36 Independencia 7,282

37 Miacatlán 7,212

38 Chiconcuac 7,071

39 Oaxtepec 6,939

40 Ciudad Ayala 6,777

41 Hueyapan 6,478

42 Tehuixtla 6,311

43 Totolapan 6,198

44 Tres Marías 6,160

45 Temoac 5,799

46 Tlatenchi 5,555

47 Pedro Amaro 5,551

48 Los Arcos 5,446

49 Calera Chica 5,392

50 Amacuzac 5,368

51 Amayuca 5,287

52 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 Jiutepec and Cuautla. 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 5,368 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 914,911.

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