Largest Cities in Hauts-de-France

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Hauts-de-France

1 Lille 238,695

2 Amiens 143,086

3 Roubaix 99,507

4 Tourcoing 99,160

5 Calais 74,433

6 Dunkerque 71,287

7 Villeneuve-d'Ascq 62,400

8 Saint-Quentin 55,407

9 Beauvais 53,393

10 Arras 47,052

11 Boulogne-sur-Mer 47,013

12 Douai 46,531

13 Valenciennes 44,821

14 Compiègne 44,243

15 Wattrelos 42,826

16 Marcq-en-Barœul 38,629

17 Lens 38,265

18 Cambrai 36,492

19 Liévin 34,370

20 Maubeuge 33,684

21 Creil 31,863

22 Béthune 31,568

23 Soissons 31,100

24 Lomme 29,892

25 Laon 28,688

26 Lambersart 28,613

27 Armentières 26,646

28 Abbeville 26,461

29 Hénin-Beaumont 25,371

30 Coudekerque-Branche 25,201

31 Bruay-la-Buissière 24,474

32 Saint-Pol-sur-Mer 23,635

33 La Madeleine 23,572

34 Hazebrouck 23,307

35 Grande-Synthe 23,213

36 Mons-en-Barœul 23,006

37 Loos 22,107

38 Denain 21,412

39 Croix 21,361

40 Halluin 20,171

41 Hem 19,699

42 Nogent-sur-Oise 19,690

43 Wasquehal 19,320

44 Senlis 19,160

45 Carvin 18,561

46 Avion 18,470

47 Ronchin 18,331

48 Saint-Omer 18,250

49 Saint-Amand-les-Eaux 17,808

50 Sin-le-Noble 17,682

51 Faches-Thumesnil 16,163

52 Château-Thierry 15,938

53 Haubourdin 15,694

54 Crépy-en-Valois 15,694

55 Berck-Plage 15,675

56 Outreau 15,648

57 Berck 15,609

58 Hautmont 15,540

59 Tergnier 15,475

60 Noyon 15,138

61 Bailleul 14,884

62 Wattignies 14,766

63 Anzin 14,443

64 Fourmies 14,151

65 Caudry 13,862

66 Longuenesse 13,838

67 Lys-lez-Lannoy 13,803

68 Pont-Sainte-Maxence 13,732

69 Raismes 13,719

70 Harnes 13,569

71 Méru 13,528

72 Roncq 13,387

73 Mouvaux 13,285

74 Chauny 13,176

75 Gravelines 13,137

76 Comines 12,548

77 Saint-Martin-Boulogne 12,414

78 Somain 12,310

79 Seclin 12,214

80 Montataire 12,031

81 Bully-les-Mines 11,975

82 Nœux-les-Mines 11,970

83 Bruay-sur-l'Escaut 11,690

84 Marly 11,681

85 Méricourt 11,580

86 Auchel 11,419

87 Étaples 11,397

88 Saint-Saulve 11,303

89 Bondues 11,285

90 Hirson 11,133

91 Le Portel 11,100

92 Chantilly 11,085

93 Clermont 11,025

94 Jeumont 10,964

95 Saint-André-lez-Lille 10,931

96 Marquette-lez-Lille 10,832

97 Vieux-Condé 10,773

98 Montigny-en-Gohelle 10,713

99 Sallaumines 10,637

100 Oignies 10,609

The largest cities in Hauts-de-France represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Lille leads with a population of 238,695, followed by Amiens and Roubaix. 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. Lille's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 32 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 17,682 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 654,881.

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