Largest Cities in Liguria

Top 44 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Liguria

1 Genoa 580,097

2 La Spezia 93,288

3 Savona 61,345

4 Sanremo 47,043

5 Imperia 42,328

6 Rapallo 26,993

7 Chiavari 26,572

8 Ventimiglia 24,120

9 Sarzana 20,435

10 Albenga 17,103

11 Sestri Levante 16,963

12 Taggia 12,762

13 Varazze 11,534

14 Lavagna 11,455

15 Arenzano 11,226

16 Loano 11,014

17 Alassio 10,623

18 Recco 9,680

19 Albisola Superiore 9,635

20 Finale Ligure 9,495

21 Bordighera 9,016

22 Cairo Montenotte 8,925

23 Lerici 8,793

24 Pietra Ligure 8,478

25 Santa Margherita Ligure 8,428

26 Santo Stefano di Magra 8,153

27 Vado Ligure 7,991

28 Serra Riccò 7,879

29 Colombiera-Molicciara 6,945

30 Andora 6,767

31 Casano-Dogana-Isola 6,704

32 Vallecrosia 6,024

33 Cogoleto 5,955

34 Ceparana-Carpena 5,951

35 Arcola 5,941

36 Pedemonte 5,824

37 Carcare 5,537

38 Casarza Ligure 5,439

39 Albissola Marina 5,314

40 Vado Centro 5,276

41 Busalla 5,216

42 Ceriale 5,152

43 Diano Marina 5,130

44 Marina di Andora 5,008

The largest cities in Liguria represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Genoa leads with a population of 580,097, followed by La Spezia and Savona. 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. 08 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. Genoa's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 08 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 824,101.

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