Smallest Cities in Chiapas

Top 87 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Chiapas

2 Chilón 5,228
3 Socoltenango 5,244
4 Ixtacomitán 5,309
5 Ocotepec 5,330
6 El Triunfo 5,478
7 Zinacantán 5,575
8 Jitotol 5,580
9 Rincón Chamula 5,592
10 Chanal 5,592
11 Álvaro Obregón 5,717
12 El Bosque 5,833
14 Paredón 6,126
15 Salto de Agua 6,181
16 Acapetahua 6,247
18 Tzimol 6,441
19 Vida Mejor I 6,460
20 Ixtapa 6,481
21 Altamirano 6,672
22 Oxchuc 6,675
23 Bachajón 6,677
25 Petalcingo 6,775
26 Chicomuselo 7,083
27 Copainalá 7,125
29 Tuxtla Chico 7,662
30 Mazatán 7,774
31 Juárez 7,809
32 Raudales Malpaso 7,968
34 Acacoyagua 8,092
35 Copoya 8,160
37 Huehuetán 8,334
38 La Concordia 8,389
40 Tapilula 8,421
41 San Juan Cancuc 8,477
42 Pantelhó 8,629
43 Puerto Madero 9,557
44 Tila 9,609
46 Nueva Palestina 10,588
47 La Trinitaria 11,055
48 Rayón 11,500
49 Villa Corzo 11,556
50 Jiquipilas 11,596
51 San Fernando 11,867
53 El Parral 11,949
54 Pueblo Nuevo 12,805
56 Bochil 14,200
58 Acala 15,001
59 Pichucalco 15,244
61 Ciudad Hidalgo 17,485
62 Pijijiapan 18,219
63 Yajalón 18,926
64 Cacahoatán 19,108
65 Mapastepec 19,271
66 Suchiapa 19,571
67 Teopisca 20,044
68 Las Rosas 21,194
69 Comalapa 21,727
70 Las Margaritas 24,326
71 Arriaga 25,366
72 Motozintla 27,815
73 Reforma 29,018
74 Escuintla 30,896
75 Huixtla 32,109
76 Berriozábal 36,084
77 Villaflores 37,546
78 Tonalá 38,087
80 Ocosingo 47,688
82 Palenque 51,797
83 Chiapa de Corzo 55,931
84 Comitán 113,479
86 Tapachula 217,550
87 Tuxtla 578,830

The smallest cities in Chiapas (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Frontera Corozal has a population of just 5,184. 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 5,184 residents, Frontera Corozal 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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