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.