Largest Cities in Henan

Top 45 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Henan

1 Zhengzhou 4,253,913

2 Nanyang 1,811,812

3 Shangqiu 1,536,392

4 Kaifeng 1,451,741

5 Luoyang 1,390,581

6 Luohe 1,294,974

7 Xuchang 1,265,536

8 Xinyang 1,230,042

9 Anyang 1,146,839

10 Xinxiang 1,047,088

11 Pingdingshan 979,130

12 Jiaozuo 865,413

13 Zhumadian 721,670

14 Sanmenxia 669,307

15 Puyang 655,674

16 Hebi 634,721

17 Zhoukou 505,171

18 Dengzhou 285,032

19 Tanghe 278,055

20 Jiyuan 242,143

21 Zhenping 181,528

22 Puyang Chengguanzhen 104,994

23 Fangcheng Chengguanzhen 93,808

24 Huaidian 89,978

25 Yingchuan 87,961

26 Yima 82,509

27 Jishui 77,540

28 Yunyang 73,922

29 Dingcheng 72,663

30 Minggang 67,945

31 Wacheng Neighborhood 66,848

32 Xiangcheng Chengguanzhen 65,833

33 Xincheng 65,411

34 Songyang 62,375

35 Xinye 61,633

36 Xixiang 60,745

37 Runing 60,202

38 Yigou 59,073

39 Daokou 56,637

40 Gongyi 56,033

41 Anxiang 38,345

42 Beizheng 13,189

43 Beitanzhuang 11,755

44 Tashang 10,457

45 Bailuquan 7,779

The largest cities in Henan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Zhengzhou leads with a population of 4,253,913, followed by Nanyang and Shangqiu. 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. 09 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. Zhengzhou's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 09 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 10,444,439.

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