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Querétaro

States of Mexico

Cities and towns in the Mexican state of Querétaro.

According to the Organic Municipal Law of the State of Querétaro, [1] the state classifies its settlements in terms of their populations and their provision of certain basic public services (schools, clinics, abbatoirs, graveyards, etc.):

  • Ciudad (city): Census population of at least 30,000, or a municipal seat irrespective of size.
  • Villa (town): Census population of at least 7,000.
  • Pueblo (village): Census population of at least 2,000.
  • Ranchería (hamlet): Census population of at least 500.
  • Caserío (rural community): Rural settlement of up to 500 inhabitants.
See also: Municipalities of Querétaro.