Largest Cities in Aargau

Top 28 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Aargau

1 Aarau 21,503

2 Baden 19,340

3 Wettingen 18,191

4 Wohlen 13,875

5 Spreitenbach 11,875

6 Zofingen 11,655

7 Brugg 11,177

8 Rheinfelden 10,733

9 Lenzburg 10,569

10 Oftringen 10,390

11 Möhlin 9,382

12 Suhr 9,374

13 Obersiggenthal 7,990

14 Neuenhof 7,957

15 Reinach 7,845

16 Oberentfelden 7,553

17 Rothrist 7,423

18 Aarburg 6,828

19 Windisch 6,689

20 Buchs 6,599

21 Gränichen 6,557

22 Bremgarten 6,543

23 Muri 6,463

24 Untersiggenthal 6,344

25 Würenlos 5,497

26 Villmergen 5,489

27 Menziken 5,415

28 Küttigen 5,234

The largest cities in Aargau represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Aarau leads with a population of 21,503, followed by Baden and Wettingen. 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. AG 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. Aarau's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. AG has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 84,784.

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