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Which cities are among the largest urban areas in Andhra Pradesh?
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Andhra Pradesh
View of Kolleru Lake, northeastern Andhra Pradesh, India.
In Andhra Pradesh, nearly one-third of the population resides in urban areas, with approximately half of these urban dwellers concentrated in the state’s 10 most populous regions.1
The largest urban areas in the state include:
- Visakhapatnam: A major industrial and manufacturing hub known for its port facilities, steel plant, and shipbuilding industry.21
- Vijayawada: A significant urban agglomeration in the east-central region that serves as a key center for private enterprise and manufacturing.21
- Guntur: An important industrial city located in the east-central region.21
- Kurnool: Recognized as one of the state's large cities.1
- Rajahmundry: Also identified as one of the major urban centers in Andhra Pradesh.1
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