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Smallest Cities in Mexico

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Mexico

1 Jaltepec 15 5,001
2 Tres Palos 12 5,001
3 San Martín Caltenco 21 5,003
4 Citlaltépec 30 5,005
5 Mezcala 14 5,005
6 San Lorenzo Axocomanitla 29 5,007
7 Comoapan 30 5,009
8 Primero de Mayo 30 5,011
9 Paseos de Itzincab 31 5,013
10 Ex-Hacienda Santa Inés 15 5,013
11 Tamalín 30 5,019
12 San Bartolomé Coatepec 15 5,021
13 Lampazos de Naranjo 19 5,026
14 Creel 06 5,026
15 Tamazulapam Villa del Progreso 20 5,028
16 Angamacutiro de la Unión 16 5,030
17 San Damián Texoloc 29 5,033
18 Sain Alto 32 5,037
19 Atoyac 14 5,052
20 Chalchihuapan 21 5,061
21 Bachajón 05 5,063
22 Benjamín Hill 26 5,071
23 Jungapeo de Juárez 16 5,073
24 Xocotlán 15 5,082
25 San Luis de La Loma 12 5,085
26 Tamiahua 30 5,086
27 Angostura 25 5,086
28 Capula 16 5,086
29 Tlacotepec 17 5,087
30 Los Tuzos 13 5,087
31 Ocampo 28 5,095
32 Xochitlan Todos Santos 21 5,097
33 San Bartolo 15 5,099
34 Ejido Hermosillo 02 5,101
35 Tzimol 05 5,112
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
43 San José de Agua Azul 11 5,139
44 Doctor Mora 11 5,140
45 Villa Union 07 5,147
46 Todos Santos 03 5,148
47 Huitzila 13 5,151
48 Anacleto Canabal 2da. Sección 27 5,153
49 El Castillo 30 5,154
50 San Bartolo Oxtotitlán 15 5,155
51 El Bosque 05 5,155
52 Tecali 21 5,156
53 Tepetzintla 30 5,166
54 Pocitos 01 5,169
55 Hueyotlipan 21 5,176
56 Quintín Arauz 27 5,178
57 Delta 02 5,180
58 Mecatlán 30 5,181
59 Frontera Corozal 05 5,184
60 Santa Gertrudis 15 5,185
61 Tianguismanalco 21 5,187
62 Atoluca 21 5,187
63 San José de Gracia 14 5,190
64 Arbolada los Sauces 15 5,190
65 X-Cán 31 5,191
66 Chiná 04 5,194
67 Paso del Toro 30 5,197
68 Tlanchinol 13 5,199
69 Salto de Agua 05 5,199
70 San Pedro Itzicán 14 5,199
71 Villas de Irapuato 11 5,199
72 Santos Reyes Nopala 20 5,201
73 San José el Vidrio 15 5,204
74 Charo 16 5,207
75 Huayacocotla 30 5,211
76 Tezontepec 13 5,214
77 Pozo de Gamboa 32 5,221
78 Chilón 05 5,228
79 Jicaltepec Autopan 15 5,228
80 San Andrés Ixtlán 14 5,230
81 Panabá 31 5,232
82 Aldama 27 5,237
83 Xochimanca 15 5,239
84 Sinaloa de Leyva 25 5,240
85 Tulcingo de Valle 21 5,249
86 Casas Grandes 06 5,256
87 San Mateo Ixtacalco 15 5,258
88 Úrsulo Galván 30 5,259
89 Tecolots 02 5,259
90 Tierra Nueva 24 5,261
91 Mochitlán 12 5,269
92 Antonio Escobedo 14 5,269
93 Pilcaya 12 5,270
94 Peñón Blanco 10 5,271
95 San Mateo Atarasquíllo 15 5,273
96 Santa María Magdalena Cahuacán 15 5,279
97 Tequexquináhuac 15 5,279
98 Sarabia 11 5,280
99 Manlio Fabio Altamirano 30 5,283
100 Amayuca 17 5,287

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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