Largest Cities in Basque Country

Top 60 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Basque Country

1 Bilbao 347,342

2 Gasteiz / Vitoria 257,407

3 Donostia / San Sebastián 185,357

4 Barakaldo 100,435

5 Algorta 82,624

6 Getxo 80,770

7 Irun 61,983

8 Santutxu 60,000

9 Santurtzi 46,978

10 Portugalete 45,826

11 Basauri 42,657

12 Errenteria 38,767

13 Leioa 31,197

14 Galdakao 29,226

15 Durango 28,229

16 Sestao 27,445

17 Eibar 27,406

18 Erandio 24,262

19 Zarautz 22,627

20 Arrasate / Mondragón 22,019

21 Hernani 20,222

22 Laudio / Llodio 18,314

23 Tolosa 18,044

24 Oria 17,842

25 Amorebieta 17,842

26 Lasarte 17,782

27 Bermeo 16,937

28 Hondarribia 16,458

29 Ermua 16,252

30 Gernika-Lumo 16,244

31 Mungia 16,209

32 Pasaia 15,990

33 Azpeitia 14,786

34 Bergara 14,707

35 Andoain 14,679

36 Beasain 13,557

37 Arrigorriaga 12,435

38 Sopela 12,359

39 Azkoitia 11,266

40 Elgoibar 11,220

41 Oñati 10,896

42 Amurrio 10,286

43 Zumarraga 9,834

44 Ondarroa 9,546

45 Zierbena 9,418

46 Zumaia 8,751

47 Zalla 8,379

48 Ortuella 8,360

49 Balmaseda 7,684

50 Lekeitio 7,254

51 Elorrio 7,041

52 Güeñes 6,681

53 Aretxabaleta 6,319

54 Berango 6,064

55 Lezo 5,867

56 Urnieta 5,827

57 Villabona 5,822

58 Elexalde 5,683

59 Usurbil 5,559

60 Deba 5,253

The largest cities in Basque Country represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Bilbao leads with a population of 347,342, followed by Gasteiz / Vitoria and Donostia / San Sebastián. 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. 59 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. Bilbao's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 59 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 7,254 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 973,165.

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