Smallest Cities in Alberta

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Alberta

1 Belvedere 5,018

2 Willow Park 5,050

3 Didsbury 5,070

4 La Perle 5,099

5 Bankview 5,125

6 Tuxedo Park 5,165

7 Empire Park 5,176

8 Brintnell 5,178

9 Hollick-Kenyon 5,189

10 Belmont 5,198

11 Richmond 5,250

12 Baturyn 5,267

13 Aldergrove 5,304

14 Ormsby Place 5,314

15 Valley Ridge 5,365

16 Hillhurst 5,475

17 Ellerslie 5,552

18 Bearspaw 5,567

19 Redcliff 5,581

20 Callingwood South 5,581

21 Coral Springs 5,610

22 MacEwan 5,618

23 Oakridge 5,620

24 Evansdale 5,645

25 Stettler County No. 6 5,666

26 Vegreville 5,689

27 Crowsnest Pass 5,695

28 Stettler 5,695

29 Kilkenny 5,699

30 Braeside 5,700

31 Sandstone Valley 5,795

32 Ottewell 5,848

33 St. Paul 5,863

34 Beaver County 5,868

35 Barrhead County No. 11 5,877

36 Westmount 5,900

37 Lymburn 5,914

38 Abbeydale 5,925

39 Mayland Heights 5,925

40 Cedarbrae 5,935

41 Forest Heights 5,985

42 Glastonbury 5,991

43 Willow Creek No. 26 6,081

44 Southwood 6,095

45 Castleridge 6,130

46 Ambleside 6,173

47 Crescent Heights 6,240

48 Inglewood 6,255

49 St. Paul County No. 19 6,306

50 Mount Pleasant 6,325

51 Dunluce 6,341

52 Bonnyville 6,404

53 Cumberland 6,411

54 Twin Brooks 6,435

55 Midnapore 6,480

56 Sherwood 6,520

57 Devon 6,545

58 Glamorgan 6,575

59 Renfrew 6,580

60 Alberta Avenue 6,581

61 Wainwright 6,606

62 Peace River 6,619

63 Terwillegar Towne 6,627

64 West Hillhurst 6,635

65 Kiniski Gardens 6,637

66 Millrise 6,655

67 Albert Park/Radisson Heights 6,740

68 Rocky Mountain House 6,765

69 Erin Woods 6,790

70 Applewood Park 6,830

71 Slave Lake 6,836

72 Allard 6,847

73 Boyle Street 6,947

74 Athabasca 6,959

75 Haysboro 6,960

76 Kincora 7,030

77 Cougar Ridge 7,150

78 Brazeau County 7,179

79 Westlock 7,186

80 Forest Lawn 7,230

81 Glenbrook 7,240

82 Grand Centre 7,256

83 Altadore 7,290

84 Drayton Valley 7,291

85 Hamptons 7,360

86 Queen Mary Park 7,365

87 Brentwood 7,410

88 Canyon Meadows 7,435

89 Newell County 7,465

90 Ranchlands 7,490

91 Cypress County 7,524

92 South Terwillegar 7,532

93 Walden 7,650

94 Lac La Biche 7,673

95 Harvest Hills 7,805

96 Scenic Acres 7,850

97 Drumheller 7,909

98 Silverado 7,975

99 Summerside 7,976

100 Innisfail 7,985

The smallest cities in Alberta (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Belvedere has a population of just 5,018. 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 5,018 residents, Belvedere 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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