Largest Cities in Leinster

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Leinster

1 Dublin 592,713
2 South Dublin 278,749
3 Tallaght 80,339
4 Drogheda 40,956
5 Swords 40,776
6 Dundalk 39,004
7 Bray 32,600
8 Blackrock 28,557
9 Dún Laoghaire 26,525
10 Navan 24,545
11 Carlow 24,272
12 Droichead Nua 22,742
13 Cabra 22,740
14 Kilkenny 22,179
15 Balbriggan 21,722
16 Naas 21,393
17 Athlone 21,351
18 An Muileann gCearr 20,928
19 Celbridge 20,288
20 Wexford 20,188
21 Finglas 19,768
22 Rathfarnham 17,333
23 Malahide 16,550
24 Blanchardstown 16,511
25 Ashbourne 15,680
26 Leixlip 15,504
27 Confey 15,504
28 Donaghmede 15,299
29 Lucan 15,269
30 Kilquade 14,886
31 Knocklyon 14,628
32 Tullamore 14,607
33 Maynooth 14,585
34 Greystones 14,569
35 Clondalkin 14,508
36 Shankill 14,257
37 Wicklow 14,048
38 Portlaoise 13,622
39 Arklow 13,163
40 Foxrock 12,870
41 Dundrum 12,152
42 Gorey 11,517
43 Crumlin 11,294
44 Palmerstown 11,130
45 Rathmines 11,044
46 Athy 11,035
47 Marino 11,023
48 Laytown 10,889
49 Jobstown 10,825
50 Donnybrook 10,645
51 Ratoath 10,077
52 Skerries 10,043
53 Cabinteely 10,038
54 Oldbawn 9,784
55 Enniscorthy 9,709
56 Ballyboden 9,611
57 Trim 9,563
58 Portmarnock 9,285
59 An Ros 9,231
60 Balally 9,051
61 Sandymount 8,967
62 Howth 8,706
63 Beaumont 8,609
64 Ballyfermot 8,558
65 Ballinteer 8,547
66 Rathgar 8,394
67 Castleknock 8,301
68 Ringsend 8,202
69 Baldoyle 8,043
70 New Ross 8,040
71 Little Bray 8,015
72 Cherry Orchard 7,924
73 Edenderry 7,888
74 Mount Merrion 7,846
75 Portarlington 7,788
76 Longford 7,787
77 Lusk 7,786
78 Terenure 7,674
79 Donnycarney 7,660
80 Kildare 7,538
81 Donabate 7,443
82 Clane 7,280
83 Raheny 7,197
84 Booterstown 7,142
85 Templeogue 7,023
86 Greenhills 6,876
87 Firhouse 6,859
88 Walkinstown 6,819
89 Newtown Trim 6,781
90 Dalkey 6,622
91 Kells 6,602
92 Cherryville 6,380
93 Ballymun 6,262
94 Kilcock 6,093
95 Hartstown 5,882
96 Sandyford 5,844
97 Kinsealy-Drinan 5,814
98 Birr 5,741
99 Dunboyne 5,713
100 Sutton 5,680

The largest cities in Leinster represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Dublin leads with a population of 592,713, followed by South Dublin and Tallaght. 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. L 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. Dublin's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. L has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 10,645 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,033,533.

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