Largest Cities in Anhui

Top 35 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Anhui

1 Hefei 5,050,000

2 Fuyang 1,768,947

3 Huainan 1,666,826

4 Suzhou 1,647,642

5 Lu’an 1,644,344

6 Wuhu 1,598,165

7 Bozhou 1,409,436

8 Huaibei 1,113,321

9 Bengbu 972,784

10 Anqing 804,493

11 Chuzhou 782,671

12 Xuancheng 774,332

13 Ma’anshan 741,531

14 Chizhou 615,274

15 Huangshan 460,786

16 Tongling 402,062

17 Taozhou 146,610

18 Jieshou 141,993

19 Chaohu 138,463

20 Lucheng 89,119

21 Wuyang 79,070

22 Huicheng 74,349

23 Suixi 74,172

24 Mengcheng Chengguanzhen 69,916

25 Mingguang 68,351

26 Tangzhai 67,936

27 Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen 65,530

28 Huoqiu Chengguanzhen 61,904

29 Yingshang Chengguanzhen 61,771

30 Datong 61,085

31 Gushu 60,335

32 Wucheng 60,212

33 Qishan 55,500

34 Haiyang 48,928

35 Biyang 36,905

The largest cities in Anhui represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Hefei leads with a population of 5,050,000, followed by Fuyang and Huainan. 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. 01 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. Hefei's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
2. 01 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 11,777,759.

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