Smallest Cities in Guanajuato

Top 68 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Guanajuato

1 Plan de Ayala 5,134

2 San José de Agua Azul 5,139

3 Doctor Mora 5,140

4 Villas de Irapuato 5,199

5 Sarabia 5,280

6 Cerro Gordo 5,460

7 Huanímaro 5,505

8 San Roque 5,563

9 La Aldea 5,615

10 Mexicanos 5,782

11 San José Temascatío 5,839

12 San Bartolo de Berrios 5,899

13 Irámuco 5,954

14 Tarandacuao 6,058

15 Duarte 6,261

16 Ocampo 6,499

17 Santiago de Cuenda 6,524

18 Cerano 6,530

19 Misión de Chichimecas 6,716

20 Santa Teresa 6,998

21 San Diego de la Unión 7,116

22 San Nicolás de los Agustinos 7,148

23 Arandas 7,722

24 Jerécuaro 7,748

25 Yerbabuena 8,399

26 Urireo 8,679

27 San Juan de la Vega 9,597

28 Santa Ana Pacueco 10,052

29 Rincón de Tamayo 10,324

30 Tarimoro 12,188

31 Valtierrilla 12,713

32 San Miguel Octopan 13,303

33 Empalme Escobedo 13,384

34 Cuerámaro 13,948

35 Ciudad Manuel Doblado 13,956

36 Medina 16,166

37 La Ermita 19,703

38 Jaral del Progreso 20,457

39 Romita 21,176

40 San José Iturbide 23,471

41 Comonfort 23,683

42 Yuriria 25,216

43 Apaseo el Grande 26,121

44 Villagrán 27,079

45 Abasolo 27,389

46 Apaseo el Alto 27,991

47 San Felipe 28,452

48 Marfil 29,375

49 Centro Familiar la Soledad 32,159

50 Salvatierra 37,203

51 Pénjamo 40,070

52 Juventino Rosas 42,264

53 Moroleón 43,200

54 Purísima de Bustos 43,512

55 San Luis de la Paz 49,914

56 Uriangato 51,382

57 Acámbaro 57,972

58 Cortazar 61,658

59 Dolores Hidalgo 67,101

60 Valle de Santiago 68,058

61 San Francisco del Rincón 71,139

62 Guanajuato 72,237

63 Silao 74,242

64 Salamanca 160,682

65 San Miguel de Allende 174,615

66 Celaya 340,387

67 Irapuato 380,941

68 León de los Aldama 1,579,803

The smallest cities in Guanajuato (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Plan de Ayala has a population of just 5,134. 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 5,134 residents, Plan de Ayala 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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