Smallest Cities in Albania

Top 69 cities ranked by smallest cities

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All Countries · Albania

Smallest Cities — Albania

1 Ndroq 50 5,035

2 Zharrëz 44 5,236

3 Shupenzë 41 5,503

4 Petrelë 50 5,542

5 Kozarë 40 5,622

6 Hotolisht 43 5,706

7 Kolonjë 44 5,728

8 Përrenjas 43 5,847

9 Delvinë 51 6,166

10 Papër 43 6,348

11 Pukë 49 6,495

12 Roskovec 44 6,657

13 Divjakë 44 6,713

14 Rrëshen 48 6,773

15 Selenicë 51 6,912

16 Shëngjin 48 6,963

17 Golem 44 6,994

18 Rrogozhinë 50 7,049

19 Ura Vajgurore 40 7,232

20 Bilisht 46 7,287

21 Poshnjë 40 7,375

22 Klos 41 7,873

23 Ersekë 46 7,890

24 Burrel 41 7,928

25 Përmet 45 7,980

26 Novoselë 51 8,209

27 Mamurras 48 8,282

28 Rajcë 43 8,421

29 Velabisht 40 8,453

30 Belsh 43 8,781

31 Perondi 40 9,005

32 Otllak 40 9,218

33 Zall-Herr 50 9,389

34 Nikël 42 9,518

35 Kutalli 40 9,643

36 Fushë-Krujë 42 10,458

37 Bradashesh 43 10,700

38 Kamëz 50 11,026

39 Gramsh 43 11,556

40 Tepelenë 45 11,955

41 Xhafzotaj 42 12,381

42 Librazhd-Qendër 43 12,691

43 Laç 48 12,854

44 Shijak 42 14,138

45 Cërrik 43 14,269

46 Peshkopi 41 14,710

47 Patos 44 16,000

48 Peqin 43 16,580

49 Lezhë 48 18,695

50 Sarandë 51 22,613

51 Patos Fshat 44 22,679

52 Librazhd 43 23,312

53 Gjirokastër 45 23,437

54 Bulqizë 41 26,826

55 Kavajë 50 30,012

56 Kuçovë 40 31,077

57 Kukës 47 36,125

58 Pogradec 46 46,070

59 Krujë 42 51,191

60 Fier 44 56,297

61 Korçë 46 58,259

62 Fier-Çifçi 44 60,995

63 Berat 40 62,232

64 Lushnjë 44 63,135

65 Shkodër 49 95,553

66 Elbasan 43 100,903

67 Vlorë 51 115,261

68 Durrës 42 195,920

69 Tirana 50 418,495

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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