What are the 5 biggest cities in the world? (in order)

Question

What are the 5 biggest cities in the world? (in order)

Answer 1

these are the most populated cities in the world if thats what you mean by big

1. Tokyo, Japan

2. Mexico City, Mexico

3. Mumbai, India

4. Sao Paulo, Brazil

5. New York City

Answer 2

World's Largest Cities (by population)

Rank City Population  

1 Tokyo, Japan 28,000,000

2 New York City, United States 20,100,000

3 Mexico City, Mexico 18,100,000

4 Mumbai (Bombay), India 18,000,000

5 Sao Paulo, Brazil 17,700,000

6 Los Angeles, United States 15,800,000

7 Shanghai, China 14,200,000

8 Lagos, Nigeria 13,500,000

9 Calcutta, India 12,900,000

10 Buenos Aires, Argentina 12,500,000

Answer 3

The previous answers are wrong because they are based on the metropolitan area of the city. In terms of the largest cities as defined by the city limits or city proper, are:

1. Mumbai

2. Karachi

3. Istanbul

4. Delhi

5. Sao Paulo