Smallest Cities in Carinthia

Top 98 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities - Carinthia

1 Nikelsdorf 5,819
2 Feistritz an der Drau 5,819
3 Ferndorf 5,819
4 Fresach 5,819
5 Paternion 5,819
6 Kaning 5,831
7 Untertweng 5,831
8 Döbriach 5,831
9 Feld am See 5,831
10 Radenthein 5,831
11 Gösselsdorf 5,862
12 Sittersdorf 5,862
13 Kühnsdorf 5,862
14 Eberndorf 5,862
15 Wasserhofen 5,862
16 Lieserbrücke 6,418
17 Seeboden 6,418
18 Auen 6,563
19 Hermagor 6,824
20 Hohenthurn 7,096
21 Gailitz 7,096
22 Arnoldstein 7,096
23 Pöckau 7,096
24 Riegersdorf 7,096
25 Ferlach 7,141
26 Maria Rain 7,141
27 Reichersdorf 7,851
28 Rain 7,851
29 Ebenthal 7,851
30 Hörtendorf 7,851
31 Niederdorf 7,851
32 Sankt Peter 7,851
33 Velden am Wörther See 8,954
34 Illitsch 9,003
35 Finkenstein am Faaker See 9,003
36 Fürnitz 9,003
37 Finkenstein 9,003
38 Faak am See 9,003
39 Latschach ober dem Faakersee 9,003
40 Eitweg 9,957
41 Jakling 9,957
42 Sankt Andrä 9,957
43 Köttmannsdorf 10,070
44 Viktring 10,070
45 Völkermarkt 10,823
46 Annabichl 11,464
47 Wölfnitz 11,464
48 St. Georgen am Längsee 12,547
49 Kraig 12,547
50 Sankt Veit an der Glan 12,547
51 Steuerberg 14,543
52 Waiern 14,543
53 Himmelberg 14,543
54 Feldkirchen in Kärnten 14,543
55 Seitenberg 14,543
56 Fresen 14,543
57 Sankt Ulrich 14,543
58 Lindl 14,543
59 Markstein 14,543
60 Baldramsdorf 15,413
61 Stockenboi 15,413
62 Spittal an der Drau 15,413
63 Sankt Stefan 25,035
64 Wolfsberg 25,035
65 Reding 25,035
66 Kleinedling 25,035
67 Gries 25,035
68 Priel 25,035
69 Sankt Margarethen im Lavanttal 25,035
70 Sankt Johann 25,035
71 Sankt Jakob 25,035
72 Ritzing 25,035
73 Schleifen 25,035
74 Sankt Michael 25,035
75 Villach 58,882
76 Seebach 65,127
77 Völkendorf 65,127
78 Lind 65,127
79 Villach-Innere Stadt 65,127
80 Untere Fellach 65,127
81 Sankt Leonhard 65,127
82 Obere Fellach 65,127
83 Kleinvassach 65,127
84 Großvassach 65,127
85 Goritschach 65,127
86 Neufellach 65,127
87 Landskron 65,127
88 Sankt Martin 101,403
89 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 101,403
90 Villacher Vorstadt 101,403
91 Völkermarkter Vorstadt 101,403
92 St. Veiter Vorstadt 101,403
93 Viktringer Vorstadt 101,403
94 Innere Stadt 101,403
95 2.Bezirk 101,403
96 3.Bezirk 101,403
97 4.Bezirk 101,403
98 Sankt Ruprecht 101,403

The smallest cities in Carinthia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Nikelsdorf has a population of just 5,819. 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 5,819 residents, Nikelsdorf 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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