Smallest Cities in Flanders

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Flanders

1 Diegem 5,001

2 Linden 5,042

3 Hingene 5,047

4 Erpe 5,056

5 Schriek 5,062

6 Glabbeek 5,070

7 Langemark 5,079

8 Varsenare 5,081

9 Moorsel 5,103

10 Ruiselede 5,129

11 Noorderwijk 5,166

12 Eke 5,168

13 Elewijt 5,172

14 Veldegem 5,189

15 Desselgem 5,234

16 Hekelgem 5,258

17 Bissegem 5,310

18 Oostham 5,320

19 Beveren-Leie 5,331

20 Mere 5,335

21 Sijsele 5,348

22 Achel 5,365

23 Muizen 5,386

24 Lendelede 5,393

25 Dworp 5,470

26 Beverst 5,483

27 Rillaar 5,518

28 Westende 5,522

29 Kwaadmechelen 5,574

30 Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver 5,621

31 Meeuwen 5,668

32 Bazel 5,687

33 Bekkevoort 5,714

34 Veerle 5,748

35 Rijmenam 5,755

36 Kalken 5,782

37 Eksel 5,804

38 Geetbets 5,813

39 Ruddervoorde 5,832

40 Moerbeke 5,855

41 Sint-Kwintens-Lennik 5,856

42 Meerbeke 5,866

43 Zwevezele 5,873

44 Itegem 5,911

45 Hofstade 5,927

46 Baal 5,931

47 Alsemberg 5,943

48 Denderhoutem 6,000

49 Schepdaal 6,004

50 Eksaarde 6,005

51 Beerzel 6,077

52 Nieuwkerken-Waas 6,082

53 Dilsen 6,099

54 Moorsele 6,102

55 Kaprijke 6,114

56 Nieuwerkerken 6,174

57 Lichtaart 6,212

58 Erps-Kwerps 6,213

59 Stene 6,310

60 Sinaai 6,319

61 Baasrode 6,352

62 Oedelem 6,360

63 Buizingen 6,369

64 's-Gravenwezel 6,379

65 Sint-Denijs-Westrem 6,419

66 Hever 6,426

67 Klemskerke 6,447

68 Sint-Maria-Lierde 6,449

69 Herne 6,459

70 Adegem 6,473

71 Zichem 6,497

72 Brakel 6,513

73 Zingem 6,588

74 Pittem 6,589

75 Hechtel 6,605

76 Sint-Katherina-Lombeek 6,607

77 Sint-Laureins 6,657

78 Sint-Lenaarts 6,685

79 Heers 6,689

80 Lemberge 6,726

81 Geluwe 6,757

82 Wellen 6,804

83 Vorst 6,824

84 Reet 6,865

85 Wachtebeke 6,911

86 Negenmanneke 6,915

87 Zutendaal 6,962

88 Booischot 6,973

89 Oostmalle 7,034

90 Eernegem 7,040

91 Ruisbroek 7,041

92 Grembergen 7,080

93 Scherpenheuvel 7,162

94 Halle 7,200

95 As 7,250

96 Kortenaken 7,374

97 Zwijnaarde 7,379

98 Tongerlo 7,404

99 Oostrozebeke 7,489

100 Langdorp 7,492

The smallest cities in Flanders (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Diegem has a population of just 5,001. 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 5,001 residents, Diegem 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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