50+ Cities Around the World That Start With Q

When you think of cities that start with the letter ‘Q’, there are probably not many that immediately come into mind. But you would be surprised to learn that there are actually over 50 cities from around the world that start with the letter ‘Q’. In this article, we will briefly explore some of the cities from around the world that begin with the letter ‘Q’. Each city is unique and has different things to offer to its visitors.

Cities That Start With the Letter Q

1. Qalyub

Qalyub is a city located in the northern part of the Cairo metropolitan area in Egypt. It has a population of around 100,495 residents. The city is known for preserving several old mosques, the most renowned of which is the ‘Great Mosque’.

2. Qamdo

The city of Qamdo which is also referred to as ‘Chamdo’ is located in the eastern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. The city is the third largest in Tibet.

3. Qarchak

Qarchak is a small city located in the Tehran province, serving as Iran’s capital. The city is probably most well-known for its women’s prison which is not just the largest in Iran but also regarded as the most dangerous prison due to its inhuman conditions.

4. Qarshi

This ancient city is located in Southern Uzbekistan. It functions as the administrative hub of the Qashqadaryo Region.

5. Qasr-e Qand

Qasr-e Qand is situated in the Sistan and Baluchestan province. It serves as the capital of the Qasr-e Qand County.

6. Qazax

Qazax is a city in the Gazakh District of Azerbaijan. It is regarded as the ‘western gate’ of Azerbaijan and is also the capital of the Gazakh District.

7. Qazvin

Qazvin is the largest city in the Qazvin province in Iran. It is often known as the calligraphy capital of the country.

8. Qeshm

Qeshm is a city located in the Hormozgan province in Iran. It is the main city on Qeshm Island which is the largest island in the Persian Gulf.

9. Qianjiang

Qianjiang located in the Hubei province in China is a sub-prefecture-level city. It is a city with many historical and cultural attractions including the Zhanghua Palace, the biggest palace on earth.

10. Qingyuan

Qingyuan located in the Guangdong Province in China is a prefecture-level city. The city holds a large population of ethnic minorities and is celebrated for its breathtaking natural landscape.

11. Qingdao

One of China’s first coastal cities, Qingdao is located in the Shandong province in East China. The city is known for its islands, skyscrapers, and bays.

12. Qinzhou

Qinzhou is a coastal city situated in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in Southern China. The city is best recognized for its outstanding tourism experience.

13. Qionghai

The city of Qionghai lies in the eastern part of the Hainan province. It is spread over an area of 1,710 square kilometers and has a population of 515,700. From the Boao Temple to the Baishi Mountain Scenic area, the city is full of places of beauty and interest.

14. Qom

The city of Qom is located in the Qom province in Iran. It is the seventh largest city in the country as well as the country’s seventh largest metropolis.

15. Qormi

This city that starts with Q also goes by the title Città Pinto. Qormi is located in the Southern region of Malta.

16. Quito

Founded on the ruins of an Inca city in the sixteenth century, Quito is the capital of Ecuador. It houses one of the most well-preserved historic centers of Spanish America.

17. Quetta

Quetta is the largest city in the Pakistani province of Balochistan and is also the capital of this Pakistani province. The city earns recognition as the ‘Fruit Garden of Pakistan’, thanks to its abundant diversity in animal and plant life.

18. Quincy

This coastal city is located in Norfolk County in the state of Massachusetts in the United States. The city has many fascinating historic sites.

19. Quba

This city that starts with Q sits at the base of the Caucasus Mountains in northern Azerbaijan. With landmarks such as the Juma Mosque and the Grand Synagogue, the city boasts numerous historical and cultural attractions.

20. Queluz

Queluz is a city on the Portuguese Riviera in Portugal. The 18th-century Queluz National Palace is one of the city’s prime attractions.

21. Quezon

Quezon, the largest city in Metro Manila is a place of many iconic landmarks including the World Peace Bell Monument. The city sits on the Guadalupe Plateau in the northeast of Manila in the Philippines. 

22. Quincy, Illinois

This river city that starts with Q sits along the Mississippi River. The city is a bustling center of commerce and rich cultural heritage and thus earns the nickname ‘the Gem City of Illinois’.

Other Cities That Start With Q

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1. Qamishli– a city in northeastern Syria 

2. Qandala-an ancient port city in Somalia

3. Qalansawe-an Arab city in Israel

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4. Qingyang-a prefecture-level city in China

5. Qindong-a city in the Jiangsu province in China.

6. Qinyang-a city in the Henan province in China

7. Qingzhou– an industrial city in Shandong Province, China

8. QiQiqihar– second-largest city in the Heilongjiang province in China

9. Qinhuangdao-port city in northern Hebei, China

10. Qitaihe– a city in the eastern Heilongjiang province in China.

11. Qingtongxia – a city in north-central Ningxia in China.

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12. Qorveh– the capital city of the Ghorveh County in Iran

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13. Qufu– a city in the Shandong province, China

14. Qujing– a prefecture-level city in the Yunnan province in China

15. Quzhou– a prefecture-level city in the western Zhejiang province in China. 

16. Quanzhou-a port city in the Fujian Province of China

17. Quevedo– city in the Los Ríos Province in Ecuador.

18. Quilmes- a city in the Buenos Aires province in Argentina

19. Qusar– the capital city of the Qusar District in Azerbaijan

20. Quva– A city in Uzbekistan that ranks among the oldest in the Fergana Valley.

21. Quillota– the largest city in the Quillota Province in Chile

22. Queimados-a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

23. Quimper-the oldest city in Brittany in northwest France

24. Quvasoy– a city in the Fergana Region in the eastern part of Uzbekistan.

25. Quy Nhon -a coastal city in central Vietnam

26. Quelimane– a city located in Central Mozambique

27. Quitilipi– a city in the Chaco Province in Argentina

28. Quixeramobim– a city in the state of Ceará in northeastern Brazil

29. Queen City-a city located in the Cass County in Texas, United States

30. Quinlan-a rural city in Hunt County in Texas, United States

31. Quitman-a city in Brooks County in Georgia, USA

32. Quitman-a city in Wood County in Texas, USA

33. Quanah– a city in Hardeman County in Texas, USA

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