Largest Cities in New Brunswick

Top 63 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — New Brunswick

1 Moncton 79,470

2 Saint John 69,895

3 Fredericton 63,116

4 Dieppe 28,114

5 Riverview 20,584

6 Quispamsis 18,768

7 Miramichi 17,692

8 Edmundston 16,437

9 Lutes Mountain 16,311

10 Tracadie 16,043

11 Saint John West 15,255

12 Saint John East 14,579

13 Tantramar 14,545

14 Belle-Baie 14,335

15 Parkton 13,745

16 Bathurst 12,157

17 Rothesay 11,977

18 Nashwaaksis 9,831

19 Maple Hills 9,547

20 Gunningsville 9,479

21 Carleton North 9,170

22 Cap-Acadie 9,165

23 Lewisville 9,060

24 Glen Cairn 8,960

25 Beausoleil 8,620

26 Uptown Saint John 8,221

27 Humphrey 8,195

28 Central Moncton 8,023

29 Downtown Moncton 7,837

30 Centennial Place 7,698

31 Shediac 7,535

32 Lincoln 7,519

33 Sunbury-York South 7,455

34 Eastern Charlotte 7,325

35 Campbellton 7,047

36 Central York 6,930

37 Saint-Anselme 6,740

38 Beaubassin East 6,718

39 Beaubassin East / Beaubassin-est 6,718

40 Downtown Dieppe 6,690

41 Millidgeville 6,527

42 Beaurivage 6,160

43 Hautes-Terres 6,140

44 Town Plat 6,104

45 Fundy Albert 6,100

46 Sackville 6,099

47 Douglas 5,935

48 Grand Lake 5,725

49 Île-de-Lamèque 5,627

50 Chartersville 5,600

51 Heron Bay 5,536

52 Butternut Valley 5,435

53 North End 5,389

54 Hildegarde 5,327

55 Fundy-St. Martins 5,225

56 Grand Falls / Grand-Sault 5,220

57 Downtown Fredericton 5,193

58 Burton 5,176

59 Champdoré 5,115

60 Saint Mary 5,084

61 Fairvale 5,075

62 Memramcook 5,029

63 Lakeburn 5,014

The largest cities in New Brunswick represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Moncton leads with a population of 79,470, followed by Saint John and Fredericton. 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. NB 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. Moncton's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. NB has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 5,600 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 261,179.

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