Largest Cities in North Brabant

Top 95 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities - North Brabant

1 Eindhoven 243,730
2 Tilburg 221,947
3 Breda 188,078
4 's-Hertogenbosch 158,753
5 Helmond 92,627
6 Roosendaal 76,959
7 Oss 76,430
8 Bergen op Zoom 66,445
9 Oosterhout 53,107
10 Waalwijk 45,610
11 Veldhoven 45,500
12 Uden 34,601
13 Valkenswaard 31,071
14 Best 30,216
15 Heesch 29,728
16 Boxtel 29,511
17 Geldrop 28,001
18 Dongen 26,368
19 Oisterwijk 25,980
20 Veghel 25,352
21 Vught 25,043
22 Schijndel 23,618
23 Steenbergen 23,582
24 Nuenen 23,223
25 Loon op Zand 23,000
26 Goirle 22,646
27 Geertruidenberg 20,941
28 Cranendonck 19,966
29 Tongelre 19,680
30 Cuijk 18,735
31 Eersel 18,185
32 Bergeijk 18,181
33 Sint-Oedenrode 17,893
34 Rijen 16,230
35 Maaspoort 16,150
36 Hoge Vucht 16,000
37 Gemert 15,995
38 Oudenbosch 13,380
39 Grave 12,999
40 Korvel 12,520
41 Boxmeer 12,407
42 Made 11,795
43 Werkendam 11,204
44 Prinsenbeek 10,720
45 Someren 10,690
46 Oirschot 10,393
47 Heeze 9,945
48 Halsteren 9,850
49 Bladel 9,785
50 Asten 9,535
51 Mierlo 9,405
52 Sint Willebrord 9,025
53 Princenhage 8,535
54 De Kruiskamp 8,025
55 Heeswijk-Dinther 7,985
56 Budel 7,895
57 Hilvarenbeek 7,855
58 Groenewoud 7,710
59 Udenhout 7,650
60 Broekhoven 7,420
61 Teteringen 7,230
62 Meerhoven 7,175
63 Reusel 7,055
64 Baarle-Nassau 6,845
65 Zundert 6,835
66 Raamsdonksveer 6,590
67 Aalburg 6,588
68 Berghem 6,500
69 Waalre 6,445
70 De Doornakkers 6,345
71 Gilze 6,300
72 Mill 6,289
73 De Reit 6,105
74 Nistelrode 6,090
75 De Blaak 6,005
76 Schaijk 5,970
77 Terheijden 5,910
78 Sleeuwijk 5,859
79 Hoogerheide 5,810
80 Boekel 5,480
81 Klundert 5,405
82 Grasrijk 5,375
83 Ginneken 5,370
84 Bavel 5,360
85 Oud Gastel 5,305
86 Zandberg 5,300
87 Coevering 5,290
88 Zeelst 5,280
89 Woenselse Heide 5,205
90 Vaartbroek 5,200
91 Beek 5,185
92 Heusdenhout 5,160
93 Aarle-Rixtel 5,125
94 Waspik 5,120
95 Dinteloord 5,105

The largest cities in North Brabant represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Eindhoven leads with a population of 243,730, followed by Tilburg and Breda. 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. 06 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. Eindhoven's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 06 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 9,535 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 905,135.

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