Major Cities in the United Kingdom map & data
There are 27 major cities mapped in the United Kingdom, spread over 4 nations. The most are in England (9), Scotland (4) and Northern Ireland (1) - England alone holds 33% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include London, Glasgow and Cardiff.
Major Cities by nation
| Nation | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| England | 9 | 33% |
| Scotland | 4 | 15% |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 3.7% |
| Wales | 1 | 3.7% |
Notable major cities in the United Kingdom
- LondonEngland · pop. 8135667
- GlasgowScotland · pop. 1209143
- CardiffWales · pop. 335145
- BelfastNorthern Ireland · pop. 280211
- Gibraltarpop. 34003
- BirminghamEngland · pop. 1085810
- EdinburghScotland · pop. 482005
- George Townpop. 28089
- LiverpoolEngland · pop. 552267
- DundeeScotland
- St. Peter Portpop. 18958
- SheffieldEngland · pop. 518090
- HunterstonScotland
- Grand Turkpop. 4831
- ManchesterEngland · pop. 510746
- The Valleypop. 2812
- LeedsEngland · pop. 474632
- Hamiltonpop. 854
- SouthamptonEngland · pop. 253651
- Adamstownpop. 49
- FawleyEngland
- Douglas
- TeesportEngland
- Jamestown
- Plymouth
- Road Town
- St. Helier
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
Make a map of major cities in the United Kingdom
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- Add the layer. Choose United Kingdom and Major Cities - 27 locations appear at once.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in the United Kingdom?
This layer holds 27 major cities in the United Kingdom, the most of them in England. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every United Kingdom layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put major cities on my map?
Yes - every map can use 2 data layers free, and you can share or embed it. Layers you buy don't count toward that limit and work in every map you make.
What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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