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Largest Cities in Saxony

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Saxony

1 Dresden 556,227
2 Leipzig 504,971
3 Chemnitz 247,220
4 Zwickau 98,796
5 Plauen 66,412
6 Görlitz 57,751
7 Gohlis 45,924
8 Hoyerswerda 43,681
9 Freiberg 43,670
10 Bautzen 41,972
11 Pirna 40,322
12 Freital 39,027
13 Leuben 38,353
14 Riesa 37,156
15 Radebeul 32,643
16 Meissen 28,492
17 Glauchau 26,473
18 Zittau 25,785
19 Delitzsch 24,998
20 Blasewitz 24,863
21 Markkleeberg 24,664
22 Werdau 24,424
23 Limbach-Oberfrohna 23,711
24 Annaberg-Buchholz 23,092
25 Reichenbach/Vogtland 22,530
26 Crimmitschau 22,442
27 Coswig 22,304
28 Weißwasser 22,099
29 Gorbitz 21,599
30 Auerbach 21,358
31 Döbeln 21,338
32 Löbtau 21,205
33 Klotzsche 21,064
34 Loschwitz 20,696
35 Borna 18,806
36 Radeberg 18,747
37 Torgau 18,746
38 Aue 18,554
39 Schkeuditz 18,487
40 Löbau 18,374
41 Kamenz 18,270
42 Äußere Neustadt 18,098
43 Grimma 17,991
44 Eilenburg 17,609
45 Meerane 17,325
46 Frankenberg 16,850
47 Schneeberg 16,784
48 Heidenau 16,756
49 Marienberg 16,716
50 Mittweida 16,619
51 Großenhain 16,573
52 Hohenstein-Ernstthal 16,542
53 Schwarzenberg 16,168
54 Oschatz 16,000
55 Wurzen 15,233
56 Taucha 14,552
57 Wilsdruff 13,772
58 Mickten 13,389
59 Markranstädt 13,053
60 Mülsen 12,489
61 Burgstädt 12,477
62 Oelsnitz 12,268
63 Neustadt in Sachsen 11,962
64 Wilkau-Haßlau 11,850
65 Zschopau 11,705
66 Zwönitz 11,547
67 Brand-Erbisdorf 11,284
68 Stollberg 11,235
69 Olbernhau 11,162
70 Flöha 11,143
71 Niesky 11,111
72 Lichtenstein 11,087
73 Kleinzschocher 11,031
74 Dippoldiswalde 10,959
75 Bannewitz 10,851
76 Bischofswerda 10,788
77 Penig 10,557
78 Weinböhla 10,456
79 Lößnitz 10,433
80 Ottendorf-Okrilla 10,093
81 Friedrichstadt 9,887
82 Brandis 9,728
83 Falkenstein 9,528
84 Hainichen 9,511
85 Kirchberg 9,400
86 Großzschocher 9,269
87 Treuen 9,189
88 Klingenthal 9,132
89 Sebnitz 9,114
90 Breitenfeld 9,043
91 Bad Lausick 9,026
92 Waldheim 9,001
93 Bad Düben 8,998
94 Ebersbach 8,952
95 Reinsdorf 8,907
96 Zwenkau 8,905
97 Naunhof 8,753
98 Borsdorf 8,489
99 Colditz 8,374
100 Lengenfeld 8,141

The largest cities in Saxony represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Dresden leads with a population of 556,227, followed by Leipzig and Chemnitz. 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. 13 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. Dresden's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 13 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 16,619 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,473,626.

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