From sweeping coastlines to impressive cities, it is well known across the North East that we are part of one of the best regoins in the country but it is also among the top ranked in terms of population.
The North East is more than just Newcastle - which made us wonder how the largest towns and cities across the region compare to Newcastle including Sunderland, Durham, Darlington, Middlesbrough and more.
This is the population data for the largest towns and cities in the North East ranked from largest to smallest. All information is from the 2021 census unless stated.
5. Stockton-on-Tees
Over in Stockton, its large area means the listed population was 197,213 according to a 2018 Office for National Statistics study. Photo: Google
6. Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough's population was last listed as 143,900. | Danny Lawson Photo: Danny Lawson
8. Hartlepool
Harlepool and its Marina has a population of 87,995. | Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid