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Largest Cities in Galicia

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Galicia

1 Vigo 293,642
2 A Coruña 250,438
3 Ourense 105,233
4 Santiago de Compostela 99,536
5 Lugo 98,025
6 Pontevedra 82,802
7 Ferrol 66,799
8 Narón 37,712
9 Vilagarcía de Arousa 37,576
10 Oleiros 35,559
11 Carballo 31,261
12 Culleredo 30,221
13 Arteixo 29,762
14 Redondela 29,194
15 Ribeira 27,518
16 Santa Uxía de Ribeira 27,067
17 Marín 25,969
18 Cangas do Morrazo 25,748
19 Cambre 23,231
20 Ponteareas 23,172
21 A Estrada 20,661
22 Lalín 20,158
23 Monforte de Lemos 19,546
24 Moaña 19,014
25 Boiro 18,883
26 Nigrán 18,021
27 Teo 17,807
28 Porriño 17,475
29 Tui 17,262
30 Sanxenxo 17,212
31 Poio 17,018
32 Viveiro 16,238
33 Mos 14,650
34 Sada 14,487
35 Vilalba 14,226
36 Fene 14,165
37 O Carballiño 13,939
38 Gondomar 13,841
39 Verín 13,817
40 Cambados 13,708
41 Betanzos 13,680
42 Sarria 13,508
43 O Barco de Valdeorras 13,463
44 Tomiño 13,315
45 Ordes 12,632
46 Bueu 12,331
47 Baiona 12,091
48 Rianxo 11,769
49 As Pontes de García Rodríguez 11,431
50 Laracha 11,302
51 Vilanova de Arousa 10,719
52 O Grove 10,700
53 Santa Comba 10,487
54 Xinzo de Limia 10,161
55 Caldas de Reis 10,036
56 Muros 9,999
57 Foz 9,642
58 Porto do Son 9,613
59 Salvatierra de Miño 9,566
60 A Pobra do Caramiñal 9,440
61 Ribadeo 9,343
62 Chantada 9,339
63 Padrón 9,039
64 Silleda 9,018
65 Burela de Cabo 8,338
66 Outes 7,902
67 Coristanco 7,674
68 Santa Marta de Ortigueira 7,663
69 Cee 7,576
70 Cedeira 7,455
71 Negreira 6,877
72 Valdoviño 6,838
73 Malpica 6,832
74 Arzúa 6,597
75 Bergondo 6,446
76 Camariñas 6,440
77 Oroso 6,378
78 Valga 6,143
79 Guitiriz 6,033
80 O Rosal 6,029
81 Castro 5,822
82 Castro de Rei 5,685
83 Celanova 5,533
84 Carral 5,525
85 Mazaricos 5,523
86 Mugardos 5,514
87 Meaño 5,505
88 Abegondo 5,454
89 Pereiro de Aguiar 5,443
90 Cuntis 5,398
91 Allariz 5,392
92 Ares 5,342
93 Mondariz 5,259
94 Carnota 5,171
95 Miño 5,092
96 Vedra 5,069
97 Ribadumia 5,069
98 Ribadavia 5,028
99 Illa de Arousa 5,020
100 Fisterra 5,005

The largest cities in Galicia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Vigo leads with a population of 293,642, followed by A Coruña and Ourense. 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. 58 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. Vigo's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 58 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 11,302 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 846,874.

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