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Largest Cities in Wallonia

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Wallonia

1 Charleroi 200,132
2 Liège 195,278
3 Namur 110,939
4 Mons 95,299
5 La Louvière 76,668
6 Tournai 69,554
7 Seraing 60,737
8 Verviers 52,824
9 Mouscron 52,069
10 Braine-l'Alleud 37,512
11 Herstal 36,503
12 Châtelet 35,238
13 Wavre 34,305
14 Binche 32,030
15 Waterloo 29,778
16 Louvain-la-Neuve 29,521
17 Courcelles 29,473
18 Ans 27,297
19 Ath 26,681
20 Arlon 26,179
21 Flémalle-Haute 25,144
22 Soignies 24,869
23 Jumet 24,510
24 Nivelles 24,149
25 Andenne 24,055
26 Marcinelle 23,696
27 Oupeye 23,594
28 Saint-Nicolas 22,586
29 Saint-Ghislain 22,500
30 Manage 22,196
31 Fleurus 22,080
32 Gembloux 21,676
33 Rixensart 21,616
34 Grivegnée 21,057
35 Chaudfontaine 20,960
36 Frameries 20,598
37 Braine-le-Comte 20,133
38 Boussu 20,058
39 Gilly 20,043
40 Huy 19,973
41 Colfontaine 19,964
42 Jambes 19,658
43 Montignies-sur-Sambre 18,765
44 Quaregnon 18,491
45 Morlanwelz-Mariemont 18,233
46 Eupen 18,029
47 Tubize 18,000
48 Lessines 17,687
49 Walcourt 17,501
50 Châtelineau 17,166
51 Visé 17,054
52 Dour 16,861
53 Marche-en-Famenne 16,856
54 Péruwelz 16,647
55 Herve 16,544
56 Fléron 15,994
57 Pont-à-Celles 15,909
58 Heusy 15,420
59 Soumagne 15,237
60 Marchienne-au-Pont 15,154
61 Hollogne-aux-Pierres 14,944
62 Aubange 14,932
63 Ciney 14,830
64 Thuin 14,682
65 Bastogne 14,395
66 Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont 14,353
67 Éghezée 14,352
68 Houdeng-Goegnies 14,312
69 Genappe 14,266
70 Hannut 14,129
71 Basse Lasne 13,861
72 Flémalle-Grande 13,738
73 Waremme 13,737
74 Dison 13,642
75 Couvin 13,518
76 Esneux 13,497
77 Beloeil 13,405
78 Amay 13,307
79 Sprimont 12,945
80 Wanze 12,918
81 Dinant 12,875
82 Mont-sur-Marchienne 12,761
83 Blégny 12,745
84 Malmédy 12,654
85 Bressoux 12,588
86 Grez-Doiceau 12,367
87 Mettet 12,014
88 Rochefort 11,978
89 Ougrée 11,975
90 Jodoigne 11,930
91 Wasmes 11,731
92 Beyne-Heusay 11,608
93 Anderlues 11,597
94 Bernissart 11,588
95 Theux 11,587
96 Farciennes 11,488
97 Montegnée 11,417
98 Profondeville 11,401
99 Enghien 11,367
100 Couillet 11,365

The largest cities in Wallonia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Charleroi leads with a population of 200,132, followed by Liège and Namur. 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. WAL 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. Charleroi's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. WAL has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 17,166 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 678,316.

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