Largest Cities in Tabasco

Top 46 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Mexico · Tabasco

Largest Cities — Tabasco

1 Villahermosa 353,577

2 Cárdenas 91,558

3 Paraiso 86,632

4 Comalcalco 41,458

5 Tenosique 32,579

6 Macuspana 32,225

7 Huimanguillo 27,344

8 Teapa 26,548

9 Río de Teapa 26,500

10 Frontera 22,795

11 Playas del Rosario 21,893

12 Emiliano Zapata 20,030

13 Cunduacán 19,824

14 Jalpa de Méndez 15,695

15 Benito Juárez 14,451

16 Balancán 13,030

17 Nacajuca 11,289

18 Parrilla II 10,967

19 Pomoca 10,864

20 Tecolutilla 10,637

21 Parrilla 9,664

22 Tamulté de las Sabanas 8,824

23 La Venta 8,821

24 Bosque de Saloya 8,600

25 Vicente Guerrero 8,188

26 Tacotalpa 8,071

27 Medellín y Madero Segunda Sección 7,825

28 La Selva 7,690

29 Chontalpa 7,336

30 Chichicapa 7,091

31 Jonuta 6,899

32 Río Viejo Primera Sección 6,726

33 Macultepec 6,485

34 Luis Gil Pérez 6,083

35 Belén 5,892

36 Pemex 5,822

37 Huapinol 5,768

38 La Curva 5,651

39 Ayapa 5,640

40 La Lima 5,638

41 El Triunfo 5,627

42 Santa Rosalía 5,528

43 Miguel Hidalgo 5,397

44 Aldama 5,237

45 Quintín Arauz 5,178

46 Anacleto Canabal 2da. Sección 5,153

The largest cities in Tabasco represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Villahermosa leads with a population of 353,577, followed by Cárdenas and Paraiso. 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. 27 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. Villahermosa's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 27 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 605,804.

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