Largest Cities in Fujian

Top 62 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Fujian

1 Quanzhou 8,782,285
2 Fuzhou 8,291,268
3 Xiamen 5,163,970
4 Zhangzhou 5,054,328
5 Putian 3,210,714
6 Ningde 3,146,789
7 Longyan 2,723,637
8 Nanping 2,680,645
9 Sanming 2,486,450
10 Jinjiang 2,061,551
11 Fuqing 1,390,487
12 Datong 855,920
13 Sui’an 847,535
14 Shishi 685,930
15 Fu’an 609,779
16 Jian’ou 434,451
17 Yunling 411,900
18 Tancheng 385,981
19 Yong’an 344,793
20 Junxi 299,513
21 Wuping 278,238
22 Ninghua 261,579
23 Wuyishan 259,668
24 Zhangping 253,394
25 Fuding 192,352
26 Songcheng 165,730
27 Shaowu 112,585
28 Mingxi 98,930
29 Ximeicun 94,326
30 Xiaoxi 88,946
31 Tantou 69,050
32 Shima 68,375
33 Luoyang 66,188
34 Liancheng 60,504
35 Jiangkou 59,902
36 Pucheng 59,832
37 Wenheng 20,542
38 Hukeng 11,482
39 Dazuocun 9,580
40 Gufeng 9,390
41 Yongning 8,460
42 Huotong 8,450
43 Xiabaishi 8,320
44 Dongdai 8,240
45 Xindian 8,145
46 Qidu 7,770
47 Dinghaicun 7,620
48 Jinjing 6,990
49 Shanyang 6,810
50 Zhangwan 6,590
51 Fengzhou 6,500
52 Shajiang 6,310
53 Dongyuan 6,100
54 Tuzhai 5,800
55 Guantou 5,790
56 Jianjiang 5,540
57 Rong’an 5,510
58 Longmen 5,370
59 Tingjiang 5,320
60 Houyu 5,180
61 Xiahu 5,070
62 Xibing 5,050

The largest cities in Fujian represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Quanzhou leads with a population of 8,782,285, followed by Fuzhou and Xiamen. 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. 07 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. Quanzhou's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
  • 2. 07 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,590 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 30,502,565.

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