Largest Cities in Gyeonggi-do

Top 27 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Gyeonggi-do

1 Suwon 1,191,063

2 Goyang-si 1,061,752

3 Seongnam-si 914,832

4 Bucheon-si 850,731

5 Hwaseong-si 640,890

6 Ansan-si 623,256

7 Anyang-si 595,644

8 Uijeongbu-si 479,141

9 Pyeongtaek 364,694

10 Gwangmyeong 357,545

11 Gunpo 286,485

12 Hanam 254,415

13 Osan 238,788

14 Icheon-si 196,230

15 Guri-si 195,236

16 Yangju 179,923

17 Yeoju 111,897

18 Hwado 106,358

19 Wabu 96,775

20 Namyangju 90,798

21 Yangp'yŏng 83,367

22 Gwangju 81,780

23 Anseong 69,255

24 Uiwang 63,040

25 Pubal 63,026

26 Gapyeong 55,415

27 Munsan 43,208

The largest cities in Gyeonggi-do represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Suwon leads with a population of 1,191,063, followed by Goyang-si and Seongnam-si. 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. Suwon's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 13 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 4,659,268.

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