Largest Cities in Gifu

Top 40 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Japan · Gifu

Largest Cities — Gifu

1 Gifu 402,557

2 Ōgaki 161,539

3 Kakamigahara 144,521

4 Tajimi 107,818

5 Kani 102,143

6 Takayama 88,473

7 Sekimachi 85,283

8 Nakatsugawa 78,930

9 Hashima 67,909

10 Toki 58,567

11 Minokamo 56,972

12 Mizuho 56,388

13 Ena 48,777

14 Gujō 41,858

15 Mizunami 37,705

16 Gero 35,000

17 Kaizu 34,960

18 Motosu 32,928

19 Tarui 27,439

20 Yamagata 27,356

21 Takada 26,882

22 Ginan 25,881

23 Ikeno 23,360

24 Furukawa 22,538

25 Hida 22,538

26 Kasamatsuchō 22,273

27 Kurono 22,041

28 Mino 20,749

29 Ibi 19,529

30 Gōdo 19,361

31 Kitagata 18,410

32 Mitake 18,363

33 Anpachi 14,355

34 Yaotsu 11,036

35 Naka-kawabe 9,860

36 Wanouchi 9,654

37 Sakahogi 8,071

38 Masuda 7,412

39 Sekigahara 7,109

40 Tomika 5,626

The largest cities in Gifu represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Gifu leads with a population of 402,557, followed by Ōgaki and Kakamigahara. 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. 09 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. Gifu's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 09 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 918,578.

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