Source: pinterest.com
After listing the largest “New” cities across the globe back on July 16th, this post identifies the largest “Old” cities. There is a fairly wide range in population on this list as a minimum of 3,000 was required for inclusion. If additional candidate cities/towns are identified, the minimum may be increased over time.
Eskisehir, Turkey – Source: gostudyturkey.com
Nearly 25 nations are represented, as is every continent except Antarctica. Any suggestions, additions, or corrections are most welcome, particularly for “old” city names using Asian and African languages.
- Eskişehir (Old City), Turkey = 734,807 (2016)
- Porto Velho (Old Port), Brazil = 519,531 (2018 estimate)
- Vila Velha (Old Town), Brazil = 486,208 (2018 estimate)
- Stary Oskol (Old Oskol), Russia = 224,153 (2018 estimate)
- Oldenburg, Germany = 168,210 (2018)
- Stara Zagora (Old Zagora), Bulgaria = 158,563 (2015)
- Oldham, England, UK = 96,555 (2011)
- Mission Viejo (Old Mission), CA, USA = 94,381 (2019 estimate)
- El Viejo (The Old), Nicaragua = 76,775 (2005)
- Stargard (Oldtown), Poland= 70,534 (2006)
- Palaio Faliro (Old Phalerum), Greece = 64,021 (2011)
- Oudtshoorn, South Africa = 61,507 (2011)
- Aliso Viejo (Old Alder), CA, USA = 50,887 (2019 estimate)
- Starachowice (Old Chowice), Poland = 49,513 (2017)
- Starogard Gdański (Oldtown in Gdanski), Poland = 48,136 (2006)
- Antiguo Cuscatlán (Old Jeweled City), El Salvador = 48,027 (2010)
- Antigua (Old/Ancient), Guatemala = 46,054 (2018)
- Barotac Viejo (Old Barotac), Philippines = 45,808 (2015)
- Tafi Viejo, Argentina = 39,601 (2010)
- Starokostiantyniv (Old Constantine’s Town), Ukraine = 34,429 (2019)
- Ciudad Vieja (Old City), Guatemala = 33,405 (2018)
- Altenburg (Old Castle), Germany = 32,074 (2018)
- Oldenzaal (Old Hall), Netherlands = 31,840 (2019)
- Oudenaarde (Old Field), Belgium = 31,132 (2018)
- Old Harbour, Jamaica = 28,912 (2011)
- Chillan Viejo (Old Screech), Chile = 28,375 (2012)
- Oudewater (Old Water), Netherlands = 20,201 (2019)
- Stara Pazova (Old Grooves), Serbia = 18,602 (2011)
- Eskil (Old ?), Turkey = 17,044 (2012)
- Altena, Germany = 16,922 (2018)
- Altdorf bei Nürnberg (Old Village at Nürnberg), Germany = 15,245 (2018)
- Oldsmar, FL, USA = 15,061 (2019 estimate)
- Oldbury, England, UK = 13,606 (2011)
- Tanque de la Vieja, Mexico 12,585 (estimate)
- Atlstatten, Switzerland = 11,730 (2018)
- Antigua (Old/Ancient), Canary Islands = 11,629 (2013)
- Altensteig (Old Rise), Germany = 10,799 (2018)
- Old Saybrook, CT, USA = 10,242 (2010)
- Oldenburg in Holstein, Germany = 9,833 (2018)
- Altlandsberg (Old Land’s Mountain), Germany = 9,490 (2018)
- Altdorf (Old Village), Switzerland = 9,401 (2018)
- Oudenburg (Old Castle), Belgium= 9,300 (2018)
- Staryi Kym (Old Kym), Ukraine = 9,277 (2014)
- Stary Sącz (Old Sacz), Poland = 9,200 (2010)
- Olds, AB, Canada = 9,184 (2016)
- Old Orchard Beach, ME = 8,666 (2012 estimate)
- Rio Viejo (Old River), Colombia = 8,125 (2018)
- Sauce Viejo (Old Willow), Argentina = 8,213 (2010)
- Old Colwyn, Wales = 8,113 (2011)
- Altenberg (Old Mountain), Germany and Old Forge, PA, USA (tie) = 7,937 (2018)
- Old Lyme, CT, USA = 7,603 (2010)
- Old Town, ME, USA = 7,518 (2016 estimate)
- Old Jefferson, LA, USA = 6,980 (2010)
- Old Greenwich, CT, USA = 6,611 (2010)
- Staryi Sambir, Ukraine= 6,446 (2013)
- Altenkirchen (Old Church), Germany = 6,263 (2018)
- Old Bethpage, NY, USA = 5,523 (2010)
- Altentreptow (Old Treptow), Germany = 5,307 (2018)
- Old Westbury, NY, USA = 4,671 (2010)
- Tanque Viejo (Old Tank/Cistern), Mexico = 4,420 (estimate)
- Palaiokastritsa (Old Castle Place), Greece = 4,068 (2011)
- Old Beach, Tasmania, Australia = 3,779 (2016)
- Old Mystic, CT, USA = 3,554 (2010)
- Old Farm MD, USA = 3,450 (2010)
- Palaia Fokaia (Old Phocaea), Greece = 3,436 (2011)
SOURCES:
- http://www.fallingrain.com/world/MX/
- en.wikipedia.org for each city/town by first looking up cities and towns by country
- maps.google.com
- 2019 Rand McNally Road Atlas
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