We tallied the world’s ultra-rich by their place of primary residence and found the top 25 cities with the most billionaires in the world. 14 of those metropolitan areas are in Asia, the U.S. and Europe are tied with six cities each, and South America has one city. How many billionaires are there in your home town?
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#25 (Tie) Palo Alto
Billionaire Population: 13
Combined Net Worth: $124.9B
Richest Individual: Mark Zuckerberg ($44.6B)
Billionaire Population: 13
Combined Net Worth: $124.9B
Richest Individual: Mark Zuckerberg ($44.6B)
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#25 (Tie) Geneva
Billionaire Population: 13
Combined Net Worth: $41.5B
Richest Individual: Gennady Timchenko ($11.4B)
Billionaire Population: 13
Combined Net Worth: $41.5B
Richest Individual: Gennady Timchenko ($11.4B)
Geneva may be known for its Swiss chocolate and watches, but the richest man in the city derives his wealth from oil and gas. Gennady Timchenko
is the richest man in Geneva, with a fortune of $11.4 billion.
Timchenko, who is a Russian citizen but lives in Geneva, is the founder
of Gunvor Group, one of the largest international energy traders. He’s
one of 13 billionaires living in the city. Together they have a combined
net worth of $41.5B.
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