Largest Cities in Liaoning

Top 51 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · China · Liaoning

Largest Cities — Liaoning

1 Shenyang 7,050,000

2 Dalian 4,913,879

3 Anshan 1,450,000

4 Fushun 1,400,646

5 Benxi 987,717

6 Huludao 944,495

7 Fuxin 689,050

8 Liaoyang 687,890

9 Dandong 631,973

10 Panshan 625,040

11 Yingkou 591,159

12 Wafangdian 454,338

13 Chaoyang 410,005

14 Tieling 333,907

15 Lianshan 313,247

16 Jinzhou 215,386

17 Haicheng 191,651

18 Beipiao 190,315

19 Dongling 171,454

20 Nanpiao 157,044

21 Beining 152,033

22 Sujiatun 148,113

23 Jiupu 123,843

24 Fengcheng 120,514

25 Kaiyuan 112,462

26 Pulandian 104,277

27 Xingcheng 98,968

28 Lingyuan 91,418

29 Lüshun 82,345

30 Zhuanghe 80,384

31 Dashiqiao 80,223

32 Xinmin 74,139

33 Xiuyan 71,614

34 Changtu 71,284

35 Kuandian 70,867

36 Gongchangling 70,761

37 Xiaoshi 68,994

38 Heishan 68,603

39 Huanren 66,147

40 Yebaishou 65,536

41 Hushitai 61,979

42 Xifeng 61,087

43 Langtoucun 59,046

44 Nantai 56,478

45 Linghai 56,176

46 Dalianwan 55,841

47 Liaozhong 54,691

48 Dachang Shandao 29,717

49 Xiaochangshan 16,071

50 Zhangzi 13,808

51 Haiyang 5,906

The largest cities in Liaoning represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Shenyang leads with a population of 7,050,000, followed by Dalian and Anshan. 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. 19 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. Shenyang's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
2. 19 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 13,808 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 15,802,242.

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