Largest Cities in Hainan

Top 67 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Hainan

1 Haikou 2,873,358

2 Sanya 1,031,396

3 Wenchang 560,894

4 Wanning 545,992

5 Qionghai 528,238

6 Basuo 444,458

7 Xiuying 290,000

8 Nada 256,652

9 Wuzhishan 112,269

10 Qiongshan 87,657

11 Dacheng 84,620

12 Sandu 76,757

13 Yaxing 76,427

14 Jinjiang 68,720

15 Xinzhou 67,316

16 Lingao 64,874

17 Baimajing 59,585

18 Dongcheng 49,252

19 Yinggen 41,835

20 Mutang 40,373

21 Haitou 34,648

22 Baocheng 33,138

23 Zhonghe 31,646

24 Guangcun 27,803

25 Wangwu 24,274

26 Lanyang 23,711

27 Nanfeng 23,669

28 Heqing 20,729

29 Paipu 17,577

30 Eman 17,317

31 Shibi 14,702

32 Hanlin 14,692

33 Sanjiang 14,147

34 Fuwen 13,841

35 Da’an 13,574

36 Wenluo 13,481

37 Fengmu 13,452

38 Shiling 13,284

39 Xinzheng 13,182

40 Nanbao 13,157

41 Baoluo 12,893

42 Tian’an 12,137

43 Xiangshui 11,915

44 Fengpo 11,747

45 Shangen 11,691

46 Bangxi 11,110

47 Nanqiao 10,582

48 Sandao 10,358

49 Huangzhu 10,317

50 Poxin 10,274

51 Dapo 10,044

52 Gongpo 9,906

53 Sangengluo 9,901

54 Jiamao 8,842

55 Heping 8,452

56 Huishan 8,281

57 Nansheng 8,277

58 Fanyang 8,228

59 Hongmao 8,153

60 Zhongping 7,798

61 Changzheng 6,966

62 Liugong 6,399

63 Qunying 6,154

64 Shang’an 6,113

65 Diaoluoshan 5,665

66 Xishui 5,368

67 Changhao 5,130

The largest cities in Hainan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Haikou leads with a population of 2,873,358, followed by Sanya and Wenchang. 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. 31 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. Haikou's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 31 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 10,274 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 5,539,878.

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