Largest Cities in Shanxi

Top 85 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Shanxi

1 Taiyuan 4,303,673

2 Lüliang 3,346,500

3 Datong 1,850,000

4 Jinzhong 1,226,617

5 Changzhi 1,214,940

6 Linfen 959,198

7 Yangquan 731,228

8 Yuncheng 680,036

9 Xinzhou 544,683

10 Jincheng 476,945

11 Yuci 235,929

12 Yuanping 82,883

13 Jiexiu 77,178

14 Xinzhi 72,303

15 Gutao 42,000

16 Yangjiaying 17,624

17 Yangyu 14,422

18 Jiazhuang 14,283

19 Housuo 14,110

20 Shangshaleng 14,100

21 Jinshanpu 14,023

22 Haibeitou 14,013

23 Dahuangwei 13,908

24 Xifangcheng 13,897

25 Zirun 13,568

26 Taocun 13,387

27 Mayingzhuang 13,065

28 Huabeitun 12,818

29 Maojiazao 12,800

30 Dianwan 12,779

31 Xiangyangpu 12,380

32 Zhangjiachang 12,122

33 Yujing 11,863

34 Yuanbuzi 11,837

35 Yanglinjie 11,814

36 Nieying 11,628

37 Yangfangkou 11,605

38 Shenbai 11,478

39 Jiyizhuang 11,217

40 Dongzhao 11,184

41 Anrong 11,023

42 Guan’er 10,909

43 Aoshi 10,100

44 Madaotou 10,087

45 Youwei 10,017

46 Yuling 9,925

47 Xiamayu 9,922

48 Xiaojingzhuang 9,870

49 Xuekulue 9,379

50 Zhangcaizhuang 9,108

51 Youzai 9,017

52 Heshengbao 8,861

53 Bajiao 8,776

54 Guanjiabao 8,774

55 Ya’erya 8,707

56 Hetou 8,682

57 Ximafang 8,346

58 Guangyubao 8,258

59 Baijiazhuang 8,188

60 Xiaruyue 8,028

61 Wucheng 8,009

62 Hezhi 7,992

63 Shangyuzhuang 7,935

64 Fengyu 7,325

65 Darenzhuang 7,316

66 Jijiazhuang 7,306

67 Xiashuitou 7,050

68 Gaojiabu 6,958

69 Zuhu 6,554

70 Shentangbao 6,538

71 Lidayao 6,478

72 Dongmafang 6,450

73 Hougaoshizhuang 6,235

74 Wanghu 5,911

75 Hubei 5,890

76 Daciyao 5,849

77 Tanshang 5,811

78 Baitouli 5,687

79 Fenghuangcheng 5,622

80 Shuiyao 5,373

81 Huyu 5,228

82 Dayanbei 5,189

83 Liebu 5,103

84 Changzhen 5,056

85 Huaidao 5,042

The largest cities in Shanxi represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Taiyuan leads with a population of 4,303,673, followed by Lüliang and Datong. 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. 24 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. Taiyuan's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 24 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 9,108 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 11,941,730.

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