Largest Cities in Fukuoka

Top 64 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Fukuoka

1 Fukuoka 1,603,043
2 Kitakyushu 935,084
3 Kurume 302,858
4 Iizuka 126,136
5 Kasuga 111,144
6 Ōmuta 110,054
7 Chikushino-shi 103,185
8 Ōnojō 101,603
9 Itoshima 98,877
10 Munakata 97,095
11 Dazaifu 72,430
12 Yukuhashi 70,922
13 Maebaru-chūō 70,339
14 Fukutsu 67,033
15 Yanagawa 64,120
16 Yame 60,608
17 Ogōri 59,360
18 Koga 59,349
19 Nōgata 55,705
20 Tagawa 51,608
21 Asakura 50,273
22 Katanawa 50,112
23 Chikugo 48,827
24 Wakasugi 48,190
25 Shime 46,377
26 Nishifukuma 43,154
27 Amagi 42,312
28 Nakama 39,634
29 Umi 37,713
30 Kanda 37,684
31 Miyama 35,861
32 Kami 35,473
33 Shingū 33,017
34 Ōkawa 32,609
35 Sasaguri 31,092
36 Yurigaoka 31,007
37 Yamaguma 29,591
38 Sue 28,628
39 Miyaodai 28,114
40 Ukiha 27,981
41 Miyawaka 26,298
42 Buzen 24,369
44 Akaike 21,398
46 Miyata 20,421
47 Hirokawa 19,969
48 Miyako 18,825
49 Kawasaki 17,324
50 Tsuiki 17,189
51 Tachiarai 15,567
52 Inokura 15,080
53 Hatchō-muta 13,820
54 Ashiya 13,559
55 Toi 12,878
56 Shiida 11,737
57 Kawara 10,657
58 Soeda 9,802
59 Yamada 9,068
60 Kamiitoda 8,407
61 Harai 7,251
62 Kotake 7,151
63 Yoshitomi 6,496
64 Daigyōji 5,008

The largest cities in Fukuoka represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Fukuoka leads with a population of 1,603,043, followed by Kitakyushu and Kurume. 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. 07 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. Fukuoka's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 07 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 17,189 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,078,265.

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