Smallest Cities in Bangladesh

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities - Bangladesh

1 Nalua 82 9,270
2 Samonta Bazar 82 10,000
3 Green Model Town 81 10,337
4 Nawāb Char 81 11,609
5 Nachnapāra 82 12,484
6 Phuljhuri 85 13,205
7 Nowlamary 82 17,533
8 Charāmaddi 85 18,122
9 Natona 85 19,705
10 Ayla Patakata 85 19,782
11 Char Bhadrāsan 81 21,127
12 Sakhipur 81 23,429
13 Taluker Char Doani 82 24,563
14 Muktāgācha H 24,684
15 Manikchari 84 24,813
16 Teknāf 84 25,056
17 Raojān 84 25,708
18 Bhātpāra Abhaynagar 82 28,597
19 Burirchar 85 29,542
20 Shāhbāzpur Town 84 29,757
21 Bhāndāria 85 30,219
22 Kesabpur 82 30,926
23 Morrelgonj 82 31,647
24 Nabīnagar 84 31,671
25 Badarganj 87 32,600
26 Gafargaon H 34,177
27 Mātuail 81 34,310
28 Bājitpur 81 34,560
29 Pīrgaaj 87 34,606
30 Sarankhola 82 36,470
31 Baniachang 86 37,807
32 Dukuria 81 37,894
33 Phultala 82 37,985
34 Bherāmāra 82 38,159
35 Nālchiti 85 38,703
36 Chhātak 86 39,218
37 Chhāgalnāiya 84 39,335
38 Mehendiganj 85 39,424
39 Bera 83 39,604
40 Dohazāri 84 40,147
41 Kālia 82 40,492
42 Gaurnadi 85 40,519
43 Mirzāpur 81 41,137
44 Jhingergācha 82 41,957
45 Lālmohan 85 42,220
46 Hājīganj 84 44,343
47 Dohār 81 45,543
48 Kālīganj 82 45,631
49 Parbatipur 87 48,020
50 Uttar Char Fasson 82 48,305
51 Nageswari 87 49,425
52 Chilmāri 87 49,736
53 Patiya 84 51,360
54 Sātkania 84 52,005
55 Sandwīp 84 52,152
56 Dhanmondi 81 54,210
57 Narail 82 55,112
58 Rāmganj 84 55,241
59 Panchagarh 87 57,010
60 Maulavi Bāzār 86 57,441
61 Khagrachhari 84 58,875
62 Pirojpur 85 60,056
63 Lalmonirhat 87 60,322
64 Lakshmīpur 84 61,703
65 Rāipur 84 64,652
66 Pālang 81 67,652
67 Thākurgaon 87 71,096
68 Joypur Hāt 83 73,068
69 Sunāmganj 86 74,570
70 Netrakona H 79,016
71 Gaibandha 87 79,237
72 Sarishābāri H 81,325
73 Ishwardi 83 81,995
74 Lākshām 84 82,290
75 Madaripur 81 84,789
76 Habiganj 86 88,760
77 Azimpur 81 96,641
78 Bhola 85 99,079
79 Kishorganj 81 103,798
80 Bhairab Bāzār 81 105,457
81 Sherpur H 107,419
82 Farīdpur 81 112,187
83 Tungipara 81 114,482
84 Sonārgaon 81 130,000
85 Maijdi 84 132,185
86 Sātkhira 82 138,411
87 Nawābganj 83 142,361
88 Ramna Maidan 81 143,677
89 Rangamati 84 146,601
90 Karnaphuli 84 146,601
91 Puthia 83 159,406
92 Singārbīl 84 168,472
93 Narsingdi 81 180,699
94 Paltan 81 184,492
95 Pār Naogaon 83 192,464
96 Cox’s Bāzār 84 196,374
97 Saidpur 87 199,422
98 Motijheel 81 202,308
99 Chāndpur 84 203,000
100 Jessore 82 209,330

The smallest cities in Bangladesh (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Nalua has a population of just 9,270. 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 9,270 residents, Nalua 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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