Largest Cities in Jilin

Top 51 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Jilin

1 Changchun 4,714,996

2 Jilin 1,895,865

3 Siping 555,609

4 Tonghua 510,000

5 Longshan 465,249

6 Yanji 326,957

7 Baicheng 316,970

8 Baishan 183,880

9 Jiutai 175,115

10 Dunhua 148,844

11 Gongzhuling 140,909

12 Huadian 139,047

13 Fuyu 138,704

14 Yushu 124,736

15 Jiaohe 123,018

16 Longjing 117,185

17 Songyuan 113,611

18 Taonan 112,819

19 Dehui 108,818

20 Jishu 103,988

21 Meihekou 99,419

22 Shuangliao 93,666

23 Dalai 93,297

24 Wangqing 88,732

25 Helong 85,756

26 Panshi 80,200

27 Tumen 78,719

28 Shulan 77,420

29 Hunchun 77,028

30 Chaoyang 75,347

31 Linjiang 69,149

32 Dongfeng 67,820

33 Zhenlai 67,760

34 Songjianghe 67,672

35 Liuhe 66,975

36 Sanchazi 66,576

37 Huinan 66,315

38 Dashitou 65,683

39 Hepingjie 65,298

40 Kaitong 62,537

41 Shuangyang 62,137

42 Lishu 61,584

43 Erdaojiang 60,831

44 Antu 58,872

45 Xinglongshan 58,432

46 Yantongshan 57,515

47 Baishishan 56,992

48 Changling 55,841

49 Huangnihe 54,959

50 Fate 38,105

51 Chang’an 14,400

The largest cities in Jilin represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Changchun leads with a population of 4,714,996, followed by Jilin and Siping. 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. 05 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. Changchun's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 05 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 38,105 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 8,141,719.

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