Largest Cities in Jiangsu

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Jiangsu Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities - Jiangsu

1 Suzhou 12,748,262
2 Nanjing 9,314,685
3 Tongshan 9,083,790
4 Nantong 7,726,635
5 Wuxi 7,462,135
6 Changzhou 5,278,121
7 Suqian 4,986,192
8 Yangzhou 4,559,797
9 Huai'an 4,556,230
10 Taizhou 4,512,762
11 Zhenjiang 3,210,418
12 Kunshan 2,092,496
13 Lianyungang 2,001,009
14 Changshu 1,677,050
15 Yushan 1,677,050
16 Shucheng 1,674,978
17 Yancheng 1,615,717
18 Pizhou 1,462,563
19 Zhangjiagang 1,432,044
20 Yixing 1,285,785
21 Jiangyin 1,285,785
22 Xuzhou 1,253,991
23 Rucheng 1,238,448
24 Peicheng 1,038,337
25 Qingkou 1,003,844
26 Yaohua 987,835
27 Xinyi 969,922
28 Xiongzhou 946,563
29 Hehai 883,125
30 Taicang 831,113
31 Haizhou 744,773
32 Qinhong 740,809
33 Gaoyou 709,572
34 Jiangyan 668,408
35 Jingjiang 663,408
36 Ningnan 608,780
37 Meiyuan Xincun 537,825
38 Binhu 534,257
39 Chunxi 429,173
40 Yunlong 345,393
41 Sanmao 315,462
42 Dongtai 262,873
43 Rugao 257,400
44 Suicheng 256,665
45 Zhenzhou 176,006
46 Fengcheng 161,850
47 Jiawang 133,861
48 Datun 110,258
49 Xinghua 105,918
50 Guanhu 97,705
51 Jinsha 95,647
52 Hede 89,107
53 Tiefu 87,689
54 Dazhong 84,323
55 Xiannü 83,936
56 Anguo 82,181
57 Nianzhuang 80,617
58 Baoying 80,292
59 Songlou 79,763
60 Taixing 79,655
61 Huankou 77,758
62 Songling 77,566
63 Damiao 77,179
64 Zhaodun 76,691
65 Qiuji 76,343
66 Shouxian 76,030
67 Huilong 74,818
68 Zhangzhai 74,433
69 Zhangzhuang 74,114
70 Juegang 73,317
71 Dongkan 72,789
72 Licheng 72,276
73 Huashan 71,281
74 Wanggou 67,140
75 Daxu 66,563
76 Qipan 66,419
77 Xiaolingwei 66,031
78 Yaoji 65,897
79 Bayiji 65,830
80 Suyangshan 65,333
81 Liuxin 65,258
82 Caoqiao 65,243
83 Picheng 64,585
84 Lulou 63,704
85 Shizhai 62,956
86 Fanlou 62,859
87 Zhangji 61,929
88 Mudu 61,902
89 Yaowan 60,668
90 Tashan 59,162
91 Longgu 59,086
92 Jing'an 57,825
93 Maocun 57,649
94 Guiren 57,446
95 Zhongxing 57,338
96 Zhuzhai 56,908
97 Hutang 56,370
98 Gaogou 56,214
99 Xuzhuang 56,099
100 Qinnan 55,975

The largest cities in Jiangsu represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Suzhou leads with a population of 12,748,262, followed by Nanjing and Tongshan. 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. 04 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. Suzhou's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
  • 2. 04 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 97,705 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 46,335,507.

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