Largest Cities in Chongqing

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Largest Cities — Chongqing

1 Chongqing 7,457,599

2 Wanzhou 1,545,900

3 Wanxian 859,662

4 Banan 508,703

5 Hechuan 377,213

6 Fuling 268,658

7 Beibei 247,702

8 Zitong 212,819

9 Bachuan 208,520

10 Gunan 208,010

11 Nanchuan 204,775

12 Bishan 204,702

13 Jijiang 196,787

14 Hanfeng 196,528

15 Yongchuan 192,954

16 Guixi 188,980

17 Huixing 186,972

18 Changyuan 186,653

19 Yangcheng 186,242

20 Fengcheng 175,576

21 Lizhi 156,753

22 Yong’an 144,314

23 Nanjin 143,766

24 Qianjiang 143,727

25 Sanhe 140,954

26 Shenglilu 134,218

27 Shuanglonghu 128,563

28 Longshui 121,609

29 Nanbin 118,597

30 Wushan 117,873

31 Wansheng 113,751

32 Hanjia 108,430

33 Taibai 108,387

34 Pailou 104,351

35 Zhongduo 93,928

36 Bai’anba 91,947

37 Chengxiang 89,080

38 Nandajie 88,948

39 Zhoujiaba 88,494

40 Lidu 88,124

41 Zhonggulou 85,873

42 Degan 83,950

43 Yudong 81,408

44 Qinggang 78,582

45 Longgang 74,605

46 Yanjia 72,825

47 Luohuang 71,515

48 Yunmen 68,698

49 Shuangfengqiao 67,717

50 Lishi 66,620

51 Taihe 66,506

52 Tangxiang 66,325

53 Ganshui 65,994

54 Qiantang 65,894

55 Youxi 63,386

56 Xiema 60,933

57 Dingjia 60,585

58 Jiangbei 60,466

59 Fenshui 60,308

60 Zhutuo 58,262

61 Dongxi 58,169

62 Baidi 56,216

63 Longshi 56,142

64 Gelan 55,938

65 Zhuyi 55,627

66 Pingjin 55,139

67 Qingxichang 53,552

68 Duzhou 51,888

69 Sanhui 51,413

70 Panlong 51,177

71 Datong 51,025

72 Shuijiang 50,918

73 Zhenxi 50,017

74 Yongxin 49,951

75 Shuanghe 49,411

76 Guangshun 49,388

77 Gaoliang 49,357

78 Gao’an 49,218

79 Xianfeng 48,586

80 Da’an 48,371

81 Shiyan 48,193

82 Dalu 48,145

83 Jielong 48,018

84 Shuangfu 47,962

85 Baizi 47,879

86 Yuexi 47,802

87 Jieshi 47,636

88 Diaoyucheng 47,205

89 Changsha 47,170

90 Nanpeng 46,786

91 Nantong 46,684

92 Baitao 46,160

93 Shijiao 46,097

94 Tangba 45,385

95 Shuitu 44,551

96 Youting 44,363

97 Caojie 44,237

98 Gaojia 43,944

99 Caijia 43,922

100 Shihao 43,680

The largest cities in Chongqing represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Chongqing leads with a population of 7,457,599, followed by Wanzhou and Wanxian. 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 66,620 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 10,749,077.

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