Smallest Cities in Tabasco

Top 46 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Tabasco

1 Anacleto Canabal 2da. Sección 5,153

2 Quintín Arauz 5,178

3 Aldama 5,237

4 Miguel Hidalgo 5,397

5 Santa Rosalía 5,528

6 El Triunfo 5,627

7 La Lima 5,638

8 Ayapa 5,640

9 La Curva 5,651

10 Huapinol 5,768

11 Pemex 5,822

12 Belén 5,892

13 Luis Gil Pérez 6,083

14 Macultepec 6,485

15 Río Viejo Primera Sección 6,726

16 Jonuta 6,899

17 Chichicapa 7,091

18 Chontalpa 7,336

19 La Selva 7,690

20 Medellín y Madero Segunda Sección 7,825

21 Tacotalpa 8,071

22 Vicente Guerrero 8,188

23 Bosque de Saloya 8,600

24 La Venta 8,821

25 Tamulté de las Sabanas 8,824

26 Parrilla 9,664

27 Tecolutilla 10,637

28 Pomoca 10,864

29 Parrilla II 10,967

30 Nacajuca 11,289

31 Balancán 13,030

32 Benito Juárez 14,451

33 Jalpa de Méndez 15,695

34 Cunduacán 19,824

35 Emiliano Zapata 20,030

36 Playas del Rosario 21,893

37 Frontera 22,795

38 Río de Teapa 26,500

39 Teapa 26,548

40 Huimanguillo 27,344

41 Macuspana 32,225

42 Tenosique 32,579

43 Comalcalco 41,458

44 Paraiso 86,632

45 Cárdenas 91,558

46 Villahermosa 353,577

The smallest cities in Tabasco (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Anacleto Canabal 2da. Sección has a population of just 5,153. 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 5,153 residents, Anacleto Canabal 2da. Sección 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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