Smallest Cities in Tabasco

Top 46 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Tabasco

1 Jalapa 5,001
3 Quintín Arauz 5,178
4 Aldama 5,237
5 Miguel Hidalgo 5,397
6 Santa Rosalía 5,528
7 La Lima 5,638
8 Ayapa 5,640
9 La Curva 5,651
10 El Triunfo 5,670
11 Huapinol 5,768
12 Luis Gil Pérez 6,083
13 Belén 6,512
15 Chichicapa 7,091
16 Jonuta 7,387
17 La Selva 7,690
18 Tacotalpa 7,710
20 Chontalpa 7,905
21 La Venta 8,539
22 Bosque de Saloya 8,600
24 Vicente Guerrero 9,354
25 Parrilla 10,036
26 Tecolutilla 10,637
27 Pomoca 10,864
28 Nacajuca 10,956
29 Parrilla II 10,967
30 Macultepec 11,848
31 Balancán 13,944
32 Benito Juárez 14,400
33 Jalpa de Méndez 16,679
34 Cunduacán 21,003
35 Emiliano Zapata 22,469
36 Playas del Rosario 22,934
37 Frontera 23,024
38 Paraiso 25,555
39 Río de Teapa 26,500
40 Huimanguillo 27,182
41 Teapa 29,068
42 Macuspana 31,435
43 Tenosique 34,946
44 Comalcalco 43,035
45 Cárdenas 80,454
46 Villahermosa 340,060

The smallest cities in Tabasco (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Jalapa 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, Jalapa 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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