Largest Cities in Salzburg

Top 80 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Salzburg

1 Salzburg 155,021
3 Mitterhofen 16,700
5 Leogang 16,700
6 Thor 16,700
7 Ramseiden 16,700
8 Lenzing 16,700
9 Dorfheim 16,700
10 Haid 16,700
11 Bsuch 16,700
12 Aigen 14,133
14 Plankenau 11,235
15 Reinbach 11,235
16 Rettenstein 11,235
17 Maschl 11,235
18 Waldprechting 10,764
19 Seewalchen 10,764
22 Brunn 10,764
23 Wimmsiedlung 10,764
24 Bischofshofen 10,540
25 Mitterberghütten 10,540
26 Hüttau 10,540
27 Sonnberg 10,540
28 Laideregg 10,540
29 Zell am See 10,227
30 Viehhofen 10,227
31 Schmitten 10,227
32 Strasswalchen 7,420
33 Irrsdorf 7,420
34 Kuchl 7,274
35 Georgenberg 7,274
36 Taugl 7,274
37 Jadorf 7,274
38 Oberlangenberg 7,274
39 Garnei 7,274
40 Taxach 7,262
41 Sankt Leonhard 7,262
42 Niederalm 7,262
43 Grödig 7,262
44 Glanegg 7,262
45 Anif 7,262
46 Neu-Anif 7,262
47 Hallein 7,208
48 Hallwang 6,937
49 Eugendorf 6,937
50 Elixhausen 6,937
51 Esch 6,937
52 Reitberg 6,937
53 Zilling 6,937
54 Eugenbach 6,937
55 Bad Hofgastein 6,914
56 Anger 6,914
57 Heissingfelding 6,914
58 Vorderschneeberg 6,914
60 Köstendorf 6,297
61 Steindorf 6,297
62 Schalkham 6,297
63 Thalgau 5,931
64 Fuschl am See 5,931
65 Faistenau 5,931
66 Unterdorf 5,931
67 Thalgauberg 5,931
68 Abtenau 5,842
69 Lammertal 5,842
71 Thomatal 5,717
72 Tamsweg 5,717
73 Ramingstein 5,717
74 Mörtelsdorf 5,717
75 Uttendorf 5,380
76 Stuhlfelden 5,380
77 Mittersill 5,380
79 Felben 5,380
80 Burk 5,380

The largest cities in Salzburg represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Salzburg leads with a population of 155,021, followed by Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer and Mitterhofen. 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. 05 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. Salzburg's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 05 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,937 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 221,821.

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