Smallest Cities in Albania

Top 67 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Albania

1 Ndroq 50 5,035
2 Zharrëz 44 5,236
3 Bajram Curri 47 5,340
4 Shupenzë 41 5,503
5 Petrelë 50 5,542
6 Rrogozhinë 50 5,620
7 Kozarë 40 5,622
8 Hotolisht 43 5,706
9 Kolonjë 44 5,728
10 Delvinë 51 5,754
11 Përrenjas 43 5,847
12 Krumë 47 6,006
13 Papër 43 6,348
14 Peqin 43 6,353
15 Bulqizë 41 6,650
16 Roskovec 44 6,657
17 Cërrik 43 6,695
18 Divjakë 44 6,713
19 Librazhd 43 6,787
20 Selenicë 51 6,912
21 Golem 44 6,994
22 Bilisht 46 7,287
23 Poshnjë 40 7,375
24 Klos 41 7,873
25 Shëngjin 48 8,091
26 Novoselë 51 8,209
27 Mamurras 48 8,282
28 Rajcë 43 8,421
29 Gramsh 43 8,440
30 Velabisht 40 8,453
31 Belsh 43 8,781
32 Rrëshen 48 8,803
33 Perondi 40 9,005
34 Otllak 40 9,218
35 Zall-Herr 50 9,389
36 Nikël 42 9,518
37 Kutalli 40 9,643
38 Fushë-Krujë 42 10,458
39 Bradashesh 43 10,700
40 Burrel 41 10,862
41 Krujë 42 11,721
42 Xhafzotaj 42 12,381
43 Kuçovë 40 12,654
44 Librazhd-Qendër 43 12,691
45 Laç 48 12,854
46 Peshkopi 41 13,251
47 Shijak 42 14,138
48 Lezhë 48 14,687
49 Patos 44 15,397
50 Kukës 47 15,643
51 Gjirokastër 45 19,400
52 Kavajë 50 20,192
53 Shëngjergj 50 20,192
54 Pogradec 46 20,848
55 Lushnjë 44 22,400
56 Sarandë 51 22,613
57 Patos Fshat 44 22,679
58 Berat 40 40,665
59 Korçë 46 43,254
60 Fier 44 52,926
61 Fier-Çifçi 44 60,995
62 Shkodër 49 61,633
63 Kamëz 50 61,739
64 Elbasan 43 66,834
65 Durrës 42 101,728
66 Vlorë 51 115,261
67 Tirana 50 389,323

The smallest cities in Albania (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Ndroq has a population of just 5,035. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,035 residents, Ndroq is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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