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Smallest Cities in Chiapas

Top 81 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — Chiapas

1 Bachajón 5,063
2 Tzimol 5,112
3 El Bosque 5,155
5 Salto de Agua 5,199
6 Chilón 5,228
7 El Triunfo 5,478
8 Rincón Chamula 5,592
9 Chanal 5,592
10 Álvaro Obregón 5,717
11 Rayón 5,895
12 Chicomuselo 5,938
13 Ixtapa 6,086
14 Paredón 6,126
15 Acapetahua 6,194
17 San Juan Cancuc 6,327
18 Vida Mejor I 6,460
19 Copainalá 6,550
20 Altamirano 6,672
21 Oxchuc 6,675
23 Petalcingo 6,775
24 Raudales Malpaso 6,817
25 Mazatán 6,838
26 Pantelhó 6,888
27 Tuxtla Chico 7,026
29 Tila 7,164
32 Juárez 7,286
33 Tapilula 7,441
34 Acacoyagua 7,515
35 La Concordia 7,641
36 Huehuetán 7,755
38 Copoya 8,160
40 La Trinitaria 9,042
41 Puerto Madero 9,557
42 Escuintla 9,570
43 San Fernando 9,651
44 Jiquipilas 9,894
45 Pueblo Nuevo 10,043
47 Nueva Palestina 10,588
49 Villa Corzo 10,841
50 El Parral 10,865
51 Bochil 12,404
53 Acala 13,889
54 Pichucalco 14,212
55 Ciudad Hidalgo 14,606
57 Teopisca 16,240
58 Cacahoatán 16,572
59 Yajalón 16,622
60 Suchiapa 16,637
61 Mapastepec 17,931
62 Comalapa 18,704
63 Las Rosas 18,817
64 Las Margaritas 20,786
65 Motozintla 23,755
66 Arriaga 24,447
67 Reforma 26,257
68 Berriozábal 28,128
69 Huixtla 32,033
70 Tonalá 35,322
71 Villaflores 37,237
73 Ocosingo 41,878
75 Palenque 42,947
76 Chiapa de Corzo 45,077
77 Pijijiapan 50,079
78 Comitán 166,178
80 Tapachula 353,706
81 Tuxtla 604,147

The smallest cities in Chiapas (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Bachajón has a population of just 5,063. 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 5,063 residents, Bachajón 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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