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Largest Cities in Apulia

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Apulia

1 Bari 316,491
2 Taranto 198,585
3 Foggia 137,032
4 Andria 99,784
5 Barletta 93,279
6 Brindisi 87,141
7 Lecce 80,695
8 Altamura 70,539
9 Molfetta 59,557
10 Manfredonia 56,932
11 Bisceglie 55,385
12 Cerignola 54,056
13 Trani 53,981
14 San Severo 51,919
15 Bitonto 51,661
16 Corato 46,505
17 Gravina in Puglia 42,210
18 Monopoli 37,738
19 Martina Franca 37,685
20 Modugno 36,384
21 Francavilla Fontana 33,415
22 Lucera 32,222
23 Grottaglie 31,320
24 Massafra 30,875
25 Canosa di Puglia 29,847
26 San Paolo 29,800
27 Nardò 29,668
28 Manduria 27,411
29 San Giovanni Rotondo 27,124
30 Triggiano 26,811
31 Mesagne 26,497
32 Terlizzi 25,811
33 Santeramo in Colle 24,922
34 Mola di Bari 24,682
35 Gioia del Colle 24,184
36 Ostuni 24,157
37 Ruvo di Puglia 23,938
38 Putignano 23,661
39 Copertino 23,489
40 Conversano 22,661
41 Fasano 22,593
42 Noicattaro 21,988
43 Palo del Colle 20,692
44 Acquaviva delle Fonti 20,536
45 Galatina 19,569
46 Casarano 19,359
47 Giovinazzo 19,186
48 Gallipoli 19,176
49 Casamassima 18,380
50 Rutigliano 17,674
51 San Vito dei Normanni 17,617
52 Paolo VI 17,330
53 Torremaggiore 16,955
54 Adelfia 16,756
55 Orta Nova 16,677
56 Ceglie Messapica 16,536
57 Ginosa 16,151
58 Valenzano 16,101
59 Sava 15,898
60 San Nicandro Garganico 15,815
61 Palagiano 15,388
62 Noci 15,383
63 Oria 14,715
64 Latiano 14,662
65 San Giorgio Ionico 14,618
66 Castellana 14,485
67 Squinzano 14,482
68 Maglie 14,397
69 Castellaneta 14,333
70 Galatone 14,153
71 Trepuzzi 14,141
72 Carovigno 14,043
73 Veglie 13,970
74 Capurso 13,958
75 Trinitapoli 13,885
76 Laterza 13,879
77 Statte 13,867
78 San Ferdinando di Puglia 13,734
79 Tricase 13,702
80 San Pietro Vernotico 13,667
81 Leverano 13,643
82 San Marco in Lamis 13,388
83 Polignano a Mare 13,356
84 Monteroni di Lecce 13,246
85 Apricena 13,195
86 Mottola 13,146
87 Grumo Appula 12,618
88 Monte Sant'Angelo 12,482
89 Crispiano 12,429
90 Cassano delle Murge 12,321
91 Turi 11,813
92 Taviano 11,560
93 Margherita di Savoia 11,488
94 Bitetto 11,374
95 Surbo 11,363
96 Vieste 11,227
97 Matino 10,966
98 Taurisano 10,799
99 Bitritto 10,773
100 Campi Salentina 10,596

The largest cities in Apulia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Bari leads with a population of 316,491, followed by Taranto and Foggia. 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. 13 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. Bari's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 13 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 17,674 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 845,171.

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