Smallest Cities in Mexico

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Mexico

1 Jaltepec 15 5,001
2 Tres Palos 12 5,001
3 Jalapa 27 5,001
5 Citlaltépec 30 5,005
6 Mezcala 14 5,005
8 Comoapan 30 5,009
9 Primero de Mayo 30 5,011
10 Cuquío 14 5,011
11 Paseos de Itzincab 31 5,013
13 Churintzio 16 5,016
14 Tamalín 30 5,019
16 Lampazos de Naranjo 19 5,026
17 Creel 06 5,026
20 San Damián Texoloc 29 5,033
21 Sain Alto 32 5,037
22 Chicxulub Puerto 31 5,052
23 Chalchihuapan 21 5,061
24 Jungapeo de Juárez 16 5,073
25 Xocotlán 15 5,082
26 San Luis de La Loma 12 5,085
27 Angostura 25 5,086
28 Tlacotepec 17 5,087
29 Los Tuzos 13 5,087
30 Ocampo 28 5,095
32 San Bartolo 15 5,099
33 Ejido Hermosillo 02 5,101
34 San Gabriel 14 5,109
36 Santa Catarina 15 5,116
37 Soteapan 30 5,118
38 Tayoltita 10 5,124
39 Plan de Ayala 11 5,134
40 La Pastoría 15 5,135
41 Caltzontzin 16 5,136
42 San Juan Coajomulco 15 5,137
44 Pitiquito 26 5,139
45 Doctor Mora 11 5,140
46 Villa Union 07 5,147
47 Huitzila 13 5,151
49 El Castillo 30 5,154
51 Tepetzintla 30 5,166
52 Pocitos 01 5,169
53 Hueyotlipan 21 5,176
54 Quintín Arauz 27 5,178
55 Delta 02 5,180
56 Mecatlán 30 5,181
57 Frontera Corozal 05 5,184
58 Santa Gertrudis 15 5,185
59 Tianguismanalco 21 5,187
60 Atoluca 21 5,187
61 San José de Gracia 14 5,190
62 Arbolada los Sauces 15 5,190
63 X-Cán 31 5,191
64 Chiná 04 5,194
65 Paso del Toro 30 5,197
66 Tlanchinol 13 5,199
67 San Pedro Itzicán 14 5,199
68 Villas de Irapuato 11 5,199
69 Santos Reyes Nopala 20 5,201
70 San José el Vidrio 15 5,204
71 Charo 16 5,207
72 Huayacocotla 30 5,211
73 Tezontepec 13 5,214
74 Pozo de Gamboa 32 5,221
75 Chilón 05 5,228
76 Jicaltepec Autopan 15 5,228
77 Tihosuco 23 5,228
78 San Andrés Ixtlán 14 5,230
79 Panabá 31 5,232
80 Aldama 27 5,237
81 Xochimanca 15 5,239
82 Sinaloa de Leyva 25 5,240
83 Socoltenango 05 5,244
84 Tulcingo de Valle 21 5,249
85 Casas Grandes 06 5,256
86 San Mateo Ixtacalco 15 5,258
87 Úrsulo Galván 30 5,259
88 Tecolots 02 5,259
89 Tierra Nueva 24 5,261
90 Mochitlán 12 5,269
91 Antonio Escobedo 14 5,269
92 Pilcaya 12 5,270
93 Peñón Blanco 10 5,271
96 Tequexquináhuac 15 5,279
97 Sarabia 11 5,280
98 Amayuca 17 5,287
100 Santa María Ixtulco 29 5,293

The smallest cities in Mexico (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Jaltepec has a population of just 5,001. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,001 residents, Jaltepec is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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