Largest Cities in Gifu

Top 40 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Gifu

1 Gifu 400,118
2 Ōgaki 158,386
3 Kakamigahara 143,641
4 Tajimi 107,818
5 Kani 102,143
6 Sekimachi 85,283
7 Takayama 85,199
8 Nakatsugawa 75,500
9 Hashima 66,312
10 Minokamo 57,007
11 Mizuho 56,388
12 Toki 55,388
13 Ena 47,999
14 Gujō 38,747
15 Mizunami 36,721
16 Kaizu 34,960
17 Motosu 32,664
18 Gero 30,641
19 Takada 26,882
20 Tarui 26,558
21 Ginan 25,881
22 Yamagata 25,325
23 Ikeno 23,360
24 Hida 22,585
25 Furukawa 22,538
26 Kasamatsuchō 22,415
27 Kurono 22,041
28 Ibi 19,529
29 Mino 19,266
30 Gōdo 18,505
31 Kitagata 18,410
32 Mitake 17,536
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 400,118, 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 912,106.

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