Largest Cities in Brittany

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · France · Brittany

Largest Cities — Brittany

1 Rennes 227,830

2 Brest 144,899

3 Quimper 63,849

4 Lorient 58,112

5 Vannes 54,020

6 Saint-Brieuc 52,774

7 Saint-Malo 50,676

8 Lanester 24,352

9 Fougères 23,719

10 Lannion 21,473

11 Concarneau 21,397

12 Ploemeur 20,652

13 Morlaix 17,516

14 Vitré 17,266

15 Pontivy 16,752

16 Douarnenez 16,590

17 Cesson-Sévigné 16,222

18 Landerneau 16,052

19 Bruz 14,533

20 Hennebont 14,288

21 Plérin 13,860

22 Guipavas 13,755

23 Plougastel-Daoulas 13,679

24 Plouzané 13,118

25 Lamballe 12,344

26 Quimperlé 12,312

27 Auray 12,269

28 Dinan 12,237

29 Dinard 11,993

30 Le Relecq-Kerhuon 11,911

31 Ploufragan 11,577

32 Loudéac 10,552

33 Guidel-Plage 9,800

34 Redon 9,472

35 Betton 9,343

36 Quéven 9,316

37 Larmor-Plage 9,151

38 Guingamp 9,023

39 Saint-Avé 8,907

40 Landivisiau 8,747

41 Fouesnant 8,722

42 Pacé 8,608

43 Paimpol 8,603

44 Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande 8,505

45 Séné 8,465

46 Ploërmel 8,422

47 Carhaix-Plouguer 8,270

48 Crozon 8,123

49 Vern-sur-Seiche 8,110

50 Perros-Guirec 8,062

51 Saint-Grégoire 8,058

52 Saint-Pol-de-Léon 7,627

53 Plabennec 7,585

54 Chantepie 7,560

55 Guilers 7,328

56 Ergué-Gabéric 7,326

57 Caudan 7,241

58 Saint-Renan 7,231

59 Lesneven 7,144

60 Guichen 7,142

61 Sarzeau 7,116

62 Chartres-de-Bretagne 7,074

63 Liffré 7,034

64 Languidic 7,000

65 Moëlan-sur-Mer 6,984

66 Langueux 6,822

67 Pont-l'Abbé 6,791

68 Rosporden 6,779

69 Trégunc 6,775

70 Fouillard 6,737

71 Le Rheu 6,601

72 Mordelles 6,484

73 Questembert 6,392

74 Gouesnou 6,388

75 Guer 6,308

76 Châteaugiron 6,274

77 Châtillon-sur-Seiche 6,152

78 Bain-de-Bretagne 6,098

79 Montfort-sur-Meu 6,007

80 Janzé 5,927

81 Plouguerneau 5,883

82 Pluvigner 5,775

83 Cancale 5,751

84 Acigné 5,746

85 Melesse 5,675

86 Plédran 5,550

87 Scaër 5,525

88 Pordic 5,441

89 Quiberon 5,430

90 Theix 5,402

91 Dol-de-Bretagne 5,394

92 Châteaulin 5,379

93 Combourg 5,362

94 Châteaubourg 5,362

95 Ploudalmézeau 5,243

96 Baud 5,206

97 Arradon 5,206

98 Plouay 5,166

99 Brech 5,071

100 Bannalec 5,068

The largest cities in Brittany represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Rennes leads with a population of 227,830, followed by Brest and Quimper. 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. 53 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. Rennes's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 53 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 8,062 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 548,710.

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