Largest Cities in Brunei

Top 27 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Brunei

1 Bandar Seri Begawan 02 64,409

2 Sengkurong 02 40,972

3 Mentiri 02 39,324

4 Kuala Belait 01 31,178

5 Seria 01 30,097

6 Tutong 04 19,151

7 Serasa 02 18,569

8 Liang 01 16,813

9 Perumahan Negara Panchor 13,358

10 Telamba 04 13,253

11 Telisai 04 13,253

12 Kota Batu 12,676

13 Kampong Tunah Jambu 11,695

14 Pengkalan Batu 11,560

15 Kampung Panaga 01 10,301

16 Kampong Ayer 02 10,250

17 Kampong Meragang 9,190

18 Keriam 04 8,589

19 Lumapas 8,058

20 Kampong Lambak A 02 7,293

21 Kampong Mata Mata 7,159

22 Kampong Beribi 6,490

23 Sungai Hanching 02 6,129

24 Kampong Mulaut 5,981

25 Kampong Lugu 5,795

26 Kampong Rimba 02 5,284

27 Kiudang 04 5,063

The largest cities in Brunei represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Bandar Seri Begawan leads with a population of 64,409, followed by Sengkurong and Mentiri. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 02 dominates the top 10 with 4 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Bandar Seri Begawan's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 02 has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 205,980.

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