Largest Cities in Tabasco

Top 46 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Tabasco

1 Villahermosa 340,060
2 Cárdenas 80,454
3 Comalcalco 43,035
4 Tenosique 34,946
5 Macuspana 31,435
6 Teapa 29,068
7 Huimanguillo 27,182
8 Río de Teapa 26,500
9 Paraiso 25,555
10 Frontera 23,024
11 Playas del Rosario 22,934
12 Emiliano Zapata 22,469
13 Cunduacán 21,003
14 Jalpa de Méndez 16,679
15 Benito Juárez 14,400
16 Balancán 13,944
17 Macultepec 11,848
18 Parrilla II 10,967
19 Nacajuca 10,956
20 Pomoca 10,864
21 Tecolutilla 10,637
22 Parrilla 10,036
23 Vicente Guerrero 9,354
25 Bosque de Saloya 8,600
26 La Venta 8,539
27 Chontalpa 7,905
29 Tacotalpa 7,710
30 La Selva 7,690
31 Jonuta 7,387
32 Chichicapa 7,091
34 Belén 6,512
35 Luis Gil Pérez 6,083
36 Huapinol 5,768
37 El Triunfo 5,670
38 La Curva 5,651
39 Ayapa 5,640
40 La Lima 5,638
41 Santa Rosalía 5,528
42 Miguel Hidalgo 5,397
43 Aldama 5,237
44 Quintín Arauz 5,178
46 Jalapa 5,001

The largest cities in Tabasco represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Villahermosa leads with a population of 340,060, followed by Cárdenas and Comalcalco. 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 529,930.

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