Largest Cities in Wallonia

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities - Wallonia

1 Charleroi 204,322
2 Liège 195,278
3 Glain 195,278
4 Jambes 115,330
5 Namur 110,939
6 Mons 95,299
7 Hyon 95,299
8 Houdeng-Goegnies 80,986
9 Houdeng-Aimeries 80,986
10 Haine-Saint-Pierre 80,986
11 Haine-Saint-Paul 80,986
12 Tournai 69,554
13 Warchin 69,554
14 Vaulx-lez-Tournai 69,554
15 Flémalle-Grande 64,270
16 Seraing 60,737
17 Stembert 55,198
18 Heusy 55,198
19 Polleur 55,198
20 Lambermont 55,198
21 Ensival 55,198
22 Verviers 52,824
23 Mouscron 52,069
24 Wandre 39,958
25 Herstal 39,958
26 Braine-l'Alleud 37,512
27 Châtelineau 36,101
28 Bouffioulx 36,101
29 Châtelet 35,238
30 Wavre 34,305
31 Bierges 34,305
32 Binche 33,841
33 Waudrez 33,841
34 Ottignies 31,385
35 Court-Saint-Étienne 31,385
36 Arlon 30,818
37 Waterloo 29,778
38 Courcelles 29,473
39 Irchonwelz 29,164
40 Rocourt 28,238
41 Ans 28,238
42 Lantin 28,238
43 Naast 27,603
44 Ath 26,681
45 Grand-Manil 25,933
46 Tubize 25,914
47 Saintes 25,914
48 Clabecq 25,914
49 Flémalle-Haute 25,144
50 Soignies 24,869
51 Jumet 24,510
52 Nivelles 24,149
53 Andenne 24,055
54 Marcinelle 23,696
55 Oupeye 23,594
56 Hornu 23,335
57 Boussu 23,335
58 Baudour 23,335
59 Wasmuel 23,335
60 Tertre 23,335
61 Hainin 23,335
62 Petit-Roeulx-lez-Braine 23,133
63 Wangenies 22,738
64 Saint-Nicolas 22,586
65 Saint-Ghislain 22,500
66 Rixensart 22,401
67 La Hulpe 22,401
68 Genval 22,401
69 Manage 22,196
70 Fleurus 22,080
71 La Louvière 21,780
72 Gembloux 21,676
73 Tihange 21,293
74 Ampsin 21,293
75 Grivegnée 21,057
76 Chaudfontaine 20,960
77 Frameries 20,598
78 Braine-le-Comte 20,133
79 Gilly 20,043
80 Huy 19,973
81 Colfontaine 19,964
82 Eupen 19,526
83 Montignies-sur-Sambre 18,765
84 Papignies 18,552
85 Ollignies 18,552
86 Deux-Acren 18,552
87 Quaregnon 18,491
88 Yves-Gomezée 18,376
89 Morlanwelz-Mariemont 18,233
90 Comines 18,063
91 Forchies-la-Marche 17,801
92 Anderlues 17,801
93 Piéton 17,801
94 Leernes 17,801
95 Haccourt 17,767
96 Lessines 17,687
97 Walcourt 17,501
98 Wiers 17,113
99 Bon-Secours 17,113
100 Visé 17,054

The largest cities in Wallonia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Charleroi leads with a population of 204,322, followed by Liège and Glain. 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 24,869 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 821,147.

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