Largest Cities in Chongqing

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Largest Cities - Chongqing

1 Chongqing 12,135,000
2 Wanzhou 1,545,900
3 Yangjiaping 1,526,821
4 Jijiang 1,359,611
5 Hechuan 1,245,294
6 Wanxian 859,662
7 Banan 508,703
8 Qianjiang 487,281
9 Wushan 462,462
10 Fuling 268,658
11 Beibei 247,702
12 Zitong 212,819
13 Bachuan 208,520
14 Gunan 208,010
15 Nanchuan 204,775
16 Bishan 204,702
17 Hanfeng 196,528
18 Yongchuan 192,954
19 Guixi 188,980
20 Huixing 186,972
21 Changyuan 186,653
22 Yangcheng 186,242
23 Fengcheng 175,576
24 Lizhi 156,753
25 Yong’an 144,314
26 Nanjin 143,766
27 Sanhe 140,954
28 Shenglilu 134,218
29 Shuanglonghu 128,563
30 Longshui 121,609
31 Nanbin 118,597
32 Wansheng 113,751
33 Hanjia 108,430
34 Taibai 108,387
35 Pailou 104,351
36 Zhongduo 93,928
37 Bai’anba 91,947
38 Chengxiang 89,080
39 Nandajie 88,948
40 Zhoujiaba 88,494
41 Lidu 88,124
42 Zhonggulou 85,873
43 Degan 83,950
44 Yudong 81,408
45 Qinggang 78,582
46 Longgang 74,605
47 Yanjia 72,825
48 Luohuang 71,515
49 Yunmen 68,698
50 Shuangfengqiao 67,717
51 Lishi 66,620
52 Taihe 66,506
53 Tangxiang 66,325
54 Ganshui 65,994
55 Qiantang 65,894
56 Youxi 63,386
57 Xiema 60,933
58 Dingjia 60,585
59 Jiangbei 60,466
60 Fenshui 60,308
61 Zhutuo 58,262
62 Dongxi 58,169
63 Baidi 56,216
64 Longshi 56,142
65 Gelan 55,938
66 Zhuyi 55,627
67 Pingjin 55,139
68 Qingxichang 53,552
69 Duzhou 51,888
70 Sanhui 51,413
71 Panlong 51,177
72 Datong 51,025
73 Shuijiang 50,918
74 Zhenxi 50,017
75 Yongxin 49,951
76 Shuanghe 49,411
77 Guangshun 49,388
78 Gaoliang 49,357
79 Gao’an 49,218
80 Xianfeng 48,586
81 Da’an 48,371
82 Shiyan 48,193
83 Dalu 48,145
84 Jielong 48,018
85 Shuangfu 47,962
86 Baizi 47,879
87 Yuexi 47,802
88 Jieshi 47,636
89 Diaoyucheng 47,205
90 Changsha 47,170
91 Nanpeng 46,786
92 Nantong 46,684
93 Baitao 46,160
94 Shijiao 46,097
95 Tangba 45,385
96 Shuitu 44,551
97 Youting 44,363
98 Caojie 44,237
99 Gaojia 43,944
100 Caijia 43,922

The largest cities in Chongqing represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Chongqing leads with a population of 12,135,000, followed by Wanzhou and Yangjiaping. 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. 33 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. Chongqing's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
  • 2. 33 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 67,717 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 17,812,626.

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