Largest Cities in Flanders

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Belgium · Flanders

Largest Cities — Flanders

1 Antwerpen 529,247

2 Gent 265,086

3 Brugge 118,509

4 Leuven 101,032

5 Deurne 78,747

6 Hasselt 77,651

7 Aalst 77,534

8 Mechelen 77,530

9 Kortrijk 73,879

10 Ostend 69,011

11 Sint-Niklaas 69,010

12 Genk 63,666

13 Roeselare 56,016

14 Borgerhout 46,087

15 Dendermonde 45,673

16 Beveren 45,179

17 Merksem 44,435

18 Turnhout 44,000

19 Berchem 43,511

20 Lokeren 41,438

21 Wilrijk 41,403

22 Beringen 40,930

23 Dilbeek 39,482

24 Heist-op-den-Berg 37,873

25 Sint-Truiden 37,859

26 Brasschaat 37,040

27 Grimbergen 37,000

28 Vilvoorde 36,955

29 Maasmechelen 36,251

30 Waregem 35,896

31 Ieper 35,089

32 Ninove 34,795

33 Geel 34,697

34 Hoboken 34,443

35 Knokke-Heist 33,781

36 Schoten 33,622

37 Lier 33,272

38 Mol 32,659

39 Sint-Amandsberg 32,115

40 Lommel 31,993

41 Menen 31,916

42 Oudenaarde 31,866

43 Tienen 31,743

44 Evergem 31,615

45 Heusden 31,017

46 Wevelgem 30,954

47 Geraardsbergen 30,807

48 Sint-Pieters-Leeuw 30,446

49 Kessel-Lo 30,215

50 Blauwput 30,215

51 Houthalen 30,050

52 Helchteren 30,050

53 Tongeren 29,816

54 Deinze 29,815

55 Bilzen 29,622

56 Asse 28,985

57 Zaventem 28,188

58 Aarschot 27,656

59 Kapellen 26,410

60 Izegem 26,382

61 Temse 26,054

62 Harelbeke 25,978

63 Herentals 25,912

64 Maaseik 25,201

65 Lanaken 24,771

66 Mortsel 24,525

67 Zottegem 24,434

68 Ronse 24,204

69 Wondelgem 23,546

70 Overijse 23,486

71 Zwevegem 23,358

72 Ekeren 23,300

73 Heverlee 23,278

74 Beersel 23,228

75 Wetteren 22,930

76 Hamme 22,891

77 Willebroek 22,808

78 Westerlo 22,579

79 Diest 22,516

80 Maldegem 22,092

81 Zedelgem 21,968

82 Koksijde 21,957

83 Edegem 21,839

84 Oostkamp 21,489

85 Zemst 21,096

86 Nijlen 20,792

87 Tervuren 20,623

88 Schilde 20,373

89 Kontich 20,290

90 Zele 20,236

91 Bornem 19,997

92 Balen 19,978

93 Zonhoven 19,922

94 Assebroek 19,772

95 Lochristi 19,696

96 Poperinge 19,537

97 Sint-Katelijne-Waver 19,487

98 Sint-Andries 19,336

99 Tielt 19,299

100 Herent 19,218

The largest cities in Flanders represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Antwerpen leads with a population of 529,247, followed by Gent and Brugge. 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. VLG 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. Antwerpen's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. VLG has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 30,215 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,092,621.

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