Smallest Cities in Puebla

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Puebla

2 Chalchihuapan 5,061
4 Hueyotlipan 5,176
5 Tianguismanalco 5,187
6 Atoluca 5,187
9 Hueytamalco 5,335
10 Chapulco 5,358
11 Tehuitzingo 5,456
12 Cuetzalan 5,513
14 Teontepec 5,593
16 Tepexi 5,703
17 Chietla 5,726
18 Cuanalá 5,728
19 Domingo Arenas 5,864
21 Tlaltenango 5,995
23 Tecali 6,104
24 Atoyatempan 6,154
26 Teotlaltzingo 6,166
27 San Juan Tuxco 6,170
28 Hueyapán 6,227
30 Coxcatlán 6,300
32 Atempan 6,457
33 Chautla 6,540
34 Soltepec 6,547
69 Zacapoaxtla 9,149
71 Tlatlauquitepec 9,720
73 Oriental 9,957
74 Guadalupe Victoria 10,035
75 Grajales 10,054
76 Zacatepec 10,204
77 Quecholac 10,216
79 Tlaixpan 10,513
81 Atencingo 10,879
83 Chinautla 11,096
84 San Miguel Xoxtla 11,269
85 Zaragoza 11,487
86 Chiautla de Tapia 11,511
87 Nealtican 11,517
89 Huixcolotla 12,148
92 Almecatla 13,217
94 San Gabriel Chilac 13,687
95 Miahuatlán 13,909
96 Coronango 14,859
97 San Miguel Canoa 14,863
98 Libres 15,536
99 Zinacatepec 15,592

The smallest cities in Puebla (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. San Martín Caltenco has a population of just 5,003. 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 5,003 residents, San Martín Caltenco 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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