Largest Cities in Inner Mongolia

Top 46 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Inner Mongolia

1 Chifeng 4,035,967
2 Hohhot 3,446,100
3 Tongliao 2,873,168
4 Baotou 2,709,378
5 Ordos 1,940,653
6 Bayan Nur 1,760,000
7 Ulanqab 1,706,328
8 Dongsheng 574,242
9 Wuhai 556,621
10 Hailar 365,012
11 Xuejiawan 359,184
12 Ulanhot 356,035
13 Xilin Hot 349,953
14 Xilinhot 349,953
15 Hulunbuir 349,400
16 Wudan 333,970
17 Zhalantun 318,933
18 Jining 258,757
19 Yakeshi 256,396
20 Jingpeng 186,143
21 Qitai 173,926
23 Ulan 162,726
24 Galutu 158,566
25 Manzhouli 150,508
26 Mositai 138,676
27 Jiagedaqi 137,105
28 Togrog Ul 125,172
29 Wuda 122,696
30 Genhe 120,942
31 Salaqi 104,090
32 Bayan Hot 94,445
33 Jalai Nur 84,424
34 Erenhot 75,794
35 Beichengqu 72,444
36 E’erguna 68,482
37 Pingzhuang 67,273
38 Oroqen Zizhiqi 61,582
39 Mujiayingzi 60,627
40 Wenquan 32,301
41 Shiguai 24,745
42 Tongyangdao 22,681
43 Lingquan 18,336
44 Dalain Hob 16,927
45 Ehen Hudag 16,798
46 Dolod 9,462

The largest cities in Inner Mongolia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Chifeng leads with a population of 4,035,967, followed by Hohhot and Tongliao. 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. 20 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. Chifeng's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 20 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 15,005,266.

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