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Largest Cities in Sichuan

Top 62 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Sichuan

1 Chengdu 13,568,357
2 Nanchong 1,858,875
3 Dazhou 1,589,435
4 Mianyang 1,550,000
5 Zigong 1,262,064
6 Neijiang 1,251,095
7 Meishan 1,107,742
8 Luzhou 998,900
9 Ziyang 905,729
10 Guang’an 858,159
11 Yibin 836,340
12 Panzhihua 787,177
13 Deyang 735,070
14 Leshan 662,814
15 Suining 656,760
16 Ya'an 612,056
17 Guangyuan 516,424
18 Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan 510,000
19 Xichang 481,796
20 Luojiang 212,186
21 Gaoping 204,368
22 Pingwu County 180,000
23 Hejiang 137,437
24 Fuji 131,927
25 Jiangyou 127,225
26 Xunchang 118,664
27 Gulin 116,527
28 Xuyong 108,352
29 Kangding 100,000
30 Nanxi 96,061
31 Baixi 88,251
32 Gusong 87,882
33 Donghe 81,953
34 Changning 81,248
35 Junlian 80,708
36 Luocheng 73,581
37 Xuantan 69,250
38 Wenjiang 68,433
39 Jiang’an 67,776
40 Guanyin 63,606
41 Nanlong 63,405
42 Tianpeng 60,797
43 Langzhong 60,542
44 Taifu 58,663
45 Chonglong 58,441
46 Tongchuan 58,346
47 Qingfu 56,650
48 Linqiong 55,587
49 Huguo 54,795
50 Yunjin 54,385
51 Naxi 50,020
52 Kongtan 47,125
53 Shuanglong 44,055
54 Juexi 43,527
55 Bowangshan 43,135
56 Pu’an 42,577
57 Baihua 41,574
58 Xunsi 41,120
59 Luolong 40,612
60 Jiachuan 38,421
61 Xiasi 32,400
62 Chaotian 29,424

The largest cities in Sichuan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Chengdu leads with a population of 13,568,357, followed by Nanchong and Dazhou. 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. 32 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. Chengdu's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
  • 2. 32 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 54,385 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 19,828,731.

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