Largest Cities in Gansu

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Gansu

1 Lanzhou 3,000,000

2 Qingyang 2,125,400

3 Tianshui 1,212,791

4 Wuwei 1,010,295

5 Zhangye 507,433

6 Pingliang 504,848

7 Jiuquan 428,346

8 Dingxi 420,614

9 Baiyin 294,400

10 Linxia Chengguanzhen 274,466

11 Jiayuguan 231,853

12 Jinchang 228,561

13 Dunhuang 186,027

14 Gangu Chengguanzhen 103,589

15 Xinxing 97,483

16 Xingguo 95,211

17 Luomen 89,998

18 Longnan 85,826

19 Laojunmiao 84,769

20 Beidao 74,767

21 Pan’an 70,072

22 Chengxian Chengguanzhen 69,427

23 Wushan 68,643

24 Zhangjiachuan 62,497

25 Hezuo 59,148

26 Lixian 58,300

27 Yongqing 55,595

28 Yanguan 44,954

29 Mali 42,260

30 Anyuan 40,828

31 Huixian Chengguanzhen 39,643

32 Shili 38,961

33 Longshan 37,976

34 Jinshan 37,727

35 Hanyuan 37,284

36 Tange 37,074

37 Guojia 37,008

38 Liufeng 36,718

39 Wuying 34,509

40 Lianhua 34,447

41 Heba 32,538

42 Anfu 32,146

43 Tanchang Chengguanzhen 31,861

44 Baliwan 31,856

45 Wenxian Chengguanzhen 31,339

46 Yebao 30,091

47 Luoyu 29,955

48 Anhua 29,916

49 Xichuan 29,394

50 Shiqiao 29,050

51 Majie 28,369

52 Hadapu Zhen 28,292

53 Hanwang 27,674

54 Dashi 27,474

55 Kuanchuan 27,438

56 Liangshui 27,281

57 Simen 27,168

58 Zhongshan 27,147

59 Jiangxi 27,098

60 Zuitai 27,027

61 Weidian 26,896

62 Yuanyang 26,352

63 Luotang 25,871

64 Longcheng 25,055

65 Xiyu 24,452

66 Shandan 24,235

67 Changdao 23,940

68 Xingfeng 23,922

69 Luhe 23,852

70 Fujia 23,660

71 Wangpu 23,414

72 Gongmen 23,100

73 Lintan Chengguanzhen 23,035

74 Labuleng 22,970

75 Shibao 22,621

76 Wangyin 22,131

77 Yongxing 22,079

78 Xiejiawan 22,066

79 Maguan 22,032

80 Zhouqu Chengguanzhen 21,967

81 Paosha 21,907

82 Dayang 21,846

83 Shawan 21,551

84 Liuping 21,406

85 Qiaotou 21,273

86 Hongbao 20,868

87 Xincheng 20,535

88 Baijiawan 20,486

89 Chengjiao 20,469

90 Xinglong 19,803

91 Lichuan Zhen 19,701

92 Zhongzhai 19,641

93 Waina 19,394

94 Jiangluo 19,204

95 Jiaogong 19,083

96 Suhe 18,901

97 Qianhu 18,501

98 Shaoyu 18,327

99 Wenquan 18,314

100 Yongping 18,279

The largest cities in Gansu represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Lanzhou leads with a population of 3,000,000, followed by Qingyang and Tianshui. 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. 15 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. Lanzhou's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 15 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 29,050 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 7,855,919.

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