Largest Cities in Malta

Top 31 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Malta

1 San Pawl il-Baħar 52 32,042

2 Birkirkara 04 24,356

3 Mosta 35 23,482

4 Sliema 56 22,591

5 Qormi 43 16,801

6 Żabbar 64 15,648

7 Naxxar 38 14,890

8 San Ġwann 48 14,720

9 Swieqi 57 14,452

10 San Ġiljan 49 13,792

11 Imsida 23 13,713

12 Birżebbuġa 05 12,915

13 Fgura 08 12,877

14 Rabat 45 11,936

15 Gżira 17 11,669

16 Żejtun 67 11,549

17 Mellieħa 34 11,389

18 Attard 01 11,377

19 Haz-Zebbug 65 11,079

20 Żurrieq 68 10,962

21 Marsaskala 32 10,024

22 Ħamrun 18 9,743

23 Siġġiewi 55 8,721

24 Paola 39 8,706

25 Tarxien 59 8,627

26 Santa Venera 53 7,590

27 Valletta 60 6,794

28 Victoria 46 6,596

29 Luqa 30 6,162

30 Cospicua 06 6,096

31 Marsa 31 5,454

The largest cities in Malta represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. San Pawl il-Baħar leads with a population of 32,042, followed by Birkirkara and Mosta. 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. The top 10 cities span multiple states, showing that urban growth is distributed across different regions.

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. San Pawl il-Baħar's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 119,272.

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