Largest Cities in Hubei

Top 56 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · China · Hubei

Largest Cities — Hubei

1 Wuhan 10,392,693

2 Shiyan 3,460,000

3 Yichang 1,350,150

4 Xiangyang 1,294,733

5 Jingzhou 1,052,282

6 Xiaogan 908,266

7 Huangshi 688,090

8 E’zhou 668,727

9 Jingmen 632,954

10 Suizhou 618,582

11 Xianning 512,517

12 Huanggang 366,769

13 Daye 347,406

14 Enshi 279,185

15 Chengzhong 265,886

16 Laohekou 253,112

17 Xiantao 239,406

18 Jingling 224,871

19 Wuxue 220,661

20 Ezhou 193,652

21 Zaoyang 184,509

22 Qianjiang 179,079

23 Xindi 175,761

24 Zhicheng 159,383

25 Guangshui 154,771

26 Puqi 132,891

27 Macheng 126,366

28 Huangzhou 122,563

29 Xiulin 122,411

30 Lichuan 120,587

31 Zhongxiang 108,883

32 Buhe 106,347

33 Yezhou 104,839

34 Xinshi 98,422

35 Danjiangkou 92,008

36 Xihe 90,422

37 Duobao 90,257

38 Hanchuan 87,737

39 Nanzhang Chengguanzhen 83,604

40 Xinzhou 78,767

41 Huangmei 77,633

42 Qingquan 76,154

43 Gucheng Chengguanzhen 74,038

44 Caidian 71,891

45 Anlu 71,198

46 Caohe 67,370

47 Fengkou 67,139

48 Yunmeng Chengguanzhen 64,390

49 Longfeng 61,862

50 Yicheng 61,027

51 Zhijiang 60,169

52 Tuanbao 59,580

53 Huangpi 57,554

54 Songbai 31,207

55 Yangri 10,085

56 Muyu 9,089

The largest cities in Hubei represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Wuhan leads with a population of 10,392,693, followed by Shiyan and Yichang. 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. 12 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. Wuhan's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
2. 12 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 61,027 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 17,549,858.

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