Major Cities in Mexico map & data
There are 36 major cities mapped in Mexico, spread over 32 states. The most are in Guerrero (2), Sinaloa (2) and Tamaulipas (2). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
Major Cities by state
| State | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guerrero | 2 | 5.6% |
| Sinaloa | 2 | 5.6% |
| Tamaulipas | 2 | 5.6% |
| Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | 2 | 5.6% |
| Aguascalientes | 1 | 2.8% |
| Baja California | 1 | 2.8% |
| Baja California Sur | 1 | 2.8% |
| Campeche | 1 | 2.8% |
| Chiapas | 1 | 2.8% |
| Chihuahua | 1 | 2.8% |
| Coahuila de Zaragoza | 1 | 2.8% |
| Colima | 1 | 2.8% |
| Distrito Federal | 1 | 2.8% |
| Durango | 1 | 2.8% |
| Guanajuato | 1 | 2.8% |
| Hidalgo | 1 | 2.8% |
| Jalisco | 1 | 2.8% |
| Mexico | 1 | 2.8% |
| Michoacan de Ocampo | 1 | 2.8% |
| Morelos | 1 | 2.8% |
| Nayarit | 1 | 2.8% |
| Nuevo Leon | 1 | 2.8% |
| Oaxaca | 1 | 2.8% |
| Puebla | 1 | 2.8% |
| Queretaro de Arteaga | 1 | 2.8% |
| Quintana Roo | 1 | 2.8% |
| San Luis Potosi | 1 | 2.8% |
| Sonora | 1 | 2.8% |
| Tabasco | 1 | 2.8% |
| Tlaxcala | 1 | 2.8% |
| Yucatan | 1 | 2.8% |
| Zacatecas | 1 | 2.8% |
Notable major cities in Mexico
- Mexico CityDistrito Federal · pop. 21942666
- GuadalajaraJalisco · pop. 5243178
- MonterreyNuevo Leon · pop. 5133917
- PueblaPuebla · pop. 3179162
- TolucaMexico · pop. 2377828
- QueretaroQueretaro de Arteaga · pop. 1478201
- MeridaYucatan · pop. 1237697
- San Luis PotosiSan Luis Potosi · pop. 1226690
- AguascalientesAguascalientes · pop. 1143729
- MexicaliBaja California · pop. 1087478
- CuernavacaMorelos · pop. 1059521
- SaltilloCoahuila de Zaragoza · pop. 997913
- ChihuahuaChihuahua · pop. 994642
- TampicoTamaulipas · pop. 980454
- MoreliaMichoacan de Ocampo · pop. 967890
- CuliacanSinaloa · pop. 962871
- VeracruzVeracruz de Ignacio de la Llave · pop. 956463
- HermosilloSonora · pop. 946054
- AcapulcoGuerrero · pop. 919726
- Tuxtla GutierrezChiapas · pop. 900234
- VillahermosaTabasco · pop. 888867
- OaxacaOaxaca · pop. 698811
- PachucaHidalgo · pop. 608131
- TlaxcalaTlaxcala · pop. 586707
- TepicNayarit · pop. 507927
- ColimaColima · pop. 399105
- ZacatecasZacatecas · pop. 399055
- CampecheCampeche · pop. 317424
- La PazBaja California Sur · pop. 301961
- ChetumalQuintana Roo · pop. 265298
- GuanajuatoGuanajuato · pop. 198035
- DurangoDurango
- Ciudad VictoriaTamaulipas · pop. 367051
- MazatlanSinaloa · pop. 533733
- JalapaVeracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
- Chilpancingo De Los BravoGuerrero · pop. 337254
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Mexico?
This layer holds 36 major cities in Mexico, the most of them in Guerrero. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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