Largest Cities in Yucatán

Top 46 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Mexico · Yucatán

Largest Cities — Yucatán

1 Mérida 1,201,000

2 Kanasín 77,240

3 Valladolid 48,973

4 Tizimín 46,971

5 Umán 39,611

6 Progreso 37,369

7 Ticul 32,796

8 Tecax 25,751

9 Hunucmá 24,910

10 Motul 23,240

11 Oxkutzkab 23,096

12 Peto 19,821

13 Chichén-Itzá 18,000

14 Izamal 16,195

15 Chemax 14,885

16 Maxcanú 12,621

17 Espita 11,551

18 Muna 11,469

19 Tixkokob 10,968

20 Acanceh 10,968

21 Akil 10,176

22 Tzucacab 9,967

23 Tekit 9,834

24 Halachó 9,412

25 Tekoh 9,134

26 Seyé 8,369

27 Buctzotz 7,515

28 Dzidzantun 7,393

29 Conkal 7,173

30 Caucel 6,988

31 Celestún 6,810

32 Cacalchen 6,787

33 Temozon 6,553

34 Kinchil 6,307

35 Temax 6,239

36 Homun 6,146

37 Teabo 6,115

38 Chicxulub Puerto 6,010

39 Cholul 5,880

40 Dzilam González 5,875

41 Sotuta 5,548

42 Piste 5,528

43 Chichimila 5,528

44 Panabá 5,232

45 X-Cán 5,191

46 Paseos de Itzincab 5,013

The largest cities in Yucatán represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Mérida leads with a population of 1,201,000, followed by Kanasín and Valladolid. 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. 31 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. Mérida's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 31 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,413,795.

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