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Largest Cities in Alberta

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Alberta

1 Calgary 1,306,784
2 Edmonton 1,010,899
3 Strathcona 99,225
4 Airdrie 74,100
5 Wood Buffalo 72,326
6 Sherwood Park 70,618
7 St. Albert 68,232
8 Fort McMurray 66,573
9 Grande Prairie 64,141
10 Medicine Hat 63,271
11 Rocky View County 41,028
12 Spruce Grove 37,645
13 Parkland 32,205
14 Cochrane 32,199
15 Okotoks 30,405
16 Fort Saskatchewan 27,088
17 Beltline 25,880
18 Panorama Hills 25,535
19 Saddle Ridge 24,365
20 Grande Prairie County No. 1 23,769
21 Foothills County 23,199
22 Chestermere 22,163
23 Beaumont 20,888
24 Cranston 20,850
25 Evergreen 20,780
26 Sturgeon County 20,061
27 Red Deer 19,933
28 Lloydminster 19,739
29 Tuscany 19,700
30 Evanston 18,710
31 Wîhkwêntôwin 18,180
32 Auburn Bay 18,090
33 Stony Plain 17,993
34 Taradale 17,630
35 McKenzie Towne 17,505
36 Coventry Hills 17,350
37 Sylvan Lake 15,995
38 Canmore 15,990
39 Edgemont 15,225
40 Brooks 14,924
41 Martindale 14,540
42 Leduc 14,416
43 Strathmore 14,339
44 High River 14,324
45 Copperfield 14,095
46 Mahogany 13,860
47 McKenzie Lake 13,290
48 Huntington Hills 13,120
49 Signal Hill 13,000
50 Mountain View County 12,981
51 Douglasdale 12,920
52 Bonnyville No. 87 12,897
53 New Brighton 12,885
54 Skyview Ranch 12,870
55 Mackenzie County 12,804
56 Wetaskiwin 12,594
57 Bridlewood 12,545
58 Chaparral 12,500
59 Downtown 12,423
60 Varsity 12,040
61 Clearwater County 11,865
62 Royal Oak 11,580
63 West Springs 11,560
64 Hidden Valley 11,540
65 Beddington Heights 11,295
66 Wetaskiwin County No. 10 11,212
67 Whitehorn 11,085
68 Lac Ste. Anne County 10,832
69 Dover 10,795
70 Bowness 10,770
71 Rundle 10,545
72 Temple 10,525
73 Monterey Park 10,475
74 Blackfalds 10,470
75 Yellowhead County 10,426
76 Morinville 10,385
77 Arbour Lake 10,335
78 Falconridge 10,325
79 Lacombe 10,283
80 Citadel 10,180
81 Lake Bonavista 10,145
82 Lethbridge 10,120
83 Ponoka 9,998
84 Whitecourt 9,927
85 Acadia 9,915
86 Pineridge 9,850
87 Springbank Hill 9,840
88 Hinton 9,817
89 Sundance 9,590
90 Garneau 9,480
91 Aspen Woods 9,435
92 The Hamptons 9,405
93 Sage Hill 9,345
94 Olds 9,209
95 Riverbend 9,205
96 Hawkwood 9,115
97 Shawnessy 9,055
98 Redstone 9,050
99 Marlborough 8,910
100 Taber 8,862

The largest cities in Alberta represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Calgary leads with a population of 1,306,784, followed by Edmonton and Strathcona. 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. AB dominates the top 10 with 10 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. Calgary's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. AB has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 12,981 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,563,334.

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