Largest Cities in Limburg

Top 44 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · The Netherlands · Limburg

Largest Cities — Limburg

1 Maastricht 122,378

2 Venlo 101,988

3 Heerlen 93,084

4 Kerkrade 49,777

5 Weert 48,662

6 Sittard 48,400

7 Roermond 44,975

8 Venray 39,047

9 Geleen 32,790

10 Brunssum 29,254

11 Hoensbroek 25,000

12 Tegelen 20,190

13 Gennep 16,642

14 Blerick 15,820

15 Horst 13,365

16 Eijsden 11,795

17 Stein 11,290

18 Haelen 9,935

19 Arcen 8,793

20 Beek 8,415

21 Lindenheuvel 8,040

22 Echt 7,760

23 Heer 7,615

24 Elsloo 7,220

25 Nederweert 7,205

26 Vaals 6,970

27 Panningen 6,710

28 Scharn 6,540

29 Amby 6,535

30 Heythuysen 6,420

31 De Heeg 6,255

32 Reuver 6,140

33 Maasbracht 5,680

34 Meerssen 5,650

35 Belfeld 5,575

36 Velden 5,535

37 Helden 5,530

38 Bunde 5,500

39 Malberg 5,345

40 Nieuw-Bergen 5,270

41 Baarlo 5,215

42 Meijel 5,180

43 Maasbree 5,045

44 Sevenum 5,035

The largest cities in Limburg represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Maastricht leads with a population of 122,378, followed by Venlo and Heerlen. 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. 05 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. Maastricht's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 05 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 415,889.

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