Largest Cities in Shaanxi

Top 47 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · China · Shaanxi

Largest Cities — Shaanxi

1 Xi’an 9,600,000

2 Baoji 1,437,802

3 Weinan 1,199,290

4 Xianyang 1,034,081

5 Hanzhong 1,006,557

6 Ankang 870,126

7 Shangluo 531,696

8 Yan’an 475,234

9 Tongchuan 417,740

10 Huayin 242,488

11 Tongchuanshi 223,603

12 Yintai 217,509

13 Chenggu 116,375

14 Wayaobu 113,698

15 Xixiang 99,867

16 Yulinshi 90,870

17 Guozhen 85,415

18 Mianyang 84,606

19 Lintong 75,882

20 Xunyang 67,929

21 Lüeyang Chengguanzhen 67,496

22 Hanyin Chengguanzhen 66,926

23 Yangzhou 64,349

24 Yanliang 60,891

25 Yuxia 60,206

26 Hancheng 58,049

27 Shiquan 53,422

28 Hanyuan 50,440

29 Pingli 45,493

30 Ziyang Chengguanzhen 35,496

31 Langao Chengguanzhen 35,348

32 Jinquan 13,363

33 Yuandun 12,710

34 Liangting 12,686

35 Xujiaping 12,496

36 Xiangshui 11,389

37 Xiakouyi 10,587

38 Tiebiancheng 9,750

39 Yingge 9,048

40 Pingmu 8,794

41 Cuijiatou 8,020

42 Lesuhe 6,892

43 Hengxianhe 6,856

44 Taochuan 6,106

45 Yaojiagou 5,958

46 Jinjiahe 5,424

47 Wuguanyi 5,145

The largest cities in Shaanxi represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Xi’an leads with a population of 9,600,000, followed by Baoji and Weinan. 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. 26 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. Xi’an's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
2. 26 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 14,277,730.

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