Largest Cities in Lebanon

Top 26 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Lebanon

1 Beirut 04 1,916,100

2 Ra’s Bayrūt 04 1,251,739

3 Tripoli 09 229,398

4 Sidon 06 163,554

5 Tyre 06 135,204

6 Aley 05 130,000

7 Nabatîyé et Tahta 07 120,000

8 Habboûch 07 98,433

9 Jounieh 05 96,315

10 Zahlé 08 78,145

11 Ghazieh 06 50,000

12 Baalbek 11 30,916

13 En Nâqoûra 06 24,910

14 El Hermel 11 22,250

15 Byblos 05 20,784

16 Bsharri 09 20,000

17 Sarafand 06 10,965

18 Batroûn 09 10,852

19 Amioûn 09 10,000

20 Aajaltoûn 05 10,000

21 Qâna 06 10,000

22 Baabda 05 9,000

23 Hrajel 05 8,000

24 Marjayoun 07 7,000

25 Aaïtanît 08 6,800

26 Kfar Kila 07 5,878

The largest cities in Lebanon represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Beirut leads with a population of 1,916,100, followed by Ra’s Bayrūt and Tripoli. 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. 04 dominates the top 10 with 2 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. Beirut's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 04 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,695,995.

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