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Smallest Cities in Belgium

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Belgium

1 Diegem VLG 5,001
2 Sauvenière WAL 5,029
3 Champion WAL 5,031
4 Paliseul WAL 5,037
5 Linden VLG 5,042
6 Hingene VLG 5,047
7 Remicourt WAL 5,050
8 Erpe VLG 5,056
9 Schriek VLG 5,062
10 Marchin WAL 5,063
11 Glabbeek VLG 5,070
12 Langemark VLG 5,079
13 Varsenare VLG 5,081
14 Nassogne WAL 5,081
15 Maurage WAL 5,098
16 Moorsel VLG 5,103
17 Ruiselede VLG 5,129
18 Hastière-Lavaux WAL 5,147
19 Noorderwijk VLG 5,166
20 Eke VLG 5,168
21 Elewijt VLG 5,172
22 Momignies WAL 5,183
23 Veldegem VLG 5,189
24 Amblève WAL 5,221
25 Étalle WAL 5,228
26 Desselgem VLG 5,234
27 Prayon WAL 5,240
28 Forêt WAL 5,240
29 Hekelgem VLG 5,258
30 Comblain-au-Pont WAL 5,308
31 Bissegem VLG 5,310
32 Oostham VLG 5,320
33 Beveren-Leie VLG 5,331
34 Mere VLG 5,335
35 Bullange WAL 5,340
36 Bouillon WAL 5,347
37 Sijsele VLG 5,348
38 Achel VLG 5,365
39 Muizen VLG 5,386
40 Lendelede VLG 5,393
41 Céroux-Mousty WAL 5,397
42 Limelette WAL 5,416
43 Tilff WAL 5,455
44 Florenville WAL 5,464
45 Malonne WAL 5,467
46 Lobbes WAL 5,467
47 Heinsch WAL 5,470
48 Dworp VLG 5,470
49 Beverst VLG 5,483
50 Beaufays WAL 5,489
51 Butgenbach WAL 5,516
52 Rillaar VLG 5,518
53 Westende VLG 5,522
54 Saint-Hubert WAL 5,538
55 Ellezelles WAL 5,566
56 Kwaadmechelen VLG 5,574
57 Boncelles WAL 5,578
58 Limbourg WAL 5,612
59 Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver VLG 5,621
60 Forchies-la-Marche WAL 5,649
61 Meeuwen VLG 5,668
62 Ivoz-Ramet WAL 5,672
63 Braives WAL 5,672
64 Bazel VLG 5,687
65 Battice WAL 5,691
66 Flénu WAL 5,704
67 Bekkevoort VLG 5,714
68 Engis WAL 5,737
69 Veerle VLG 5,748
70 Ramillies WAL 5,749
71 Rijmenam VLG 5,755
72 Kalken VLG 5,782
73 Nalinnes WAL 5,785
74 Eksel VLG 5,804
75 Geetbets VLG 5,813
76 Seilles WAL 5,826
77 Ruddervoorde VLG 5,832
78 Moerbeke VLG 5,855
79 Sint-Kwintens-Lennik VLG 5,856
80 Meerbeke VLG 5,866
81 Zwevezele VLG 5,873
82 Itegem VLG 5,911
83 Hofstade VLG 5,927
84 Baal VLG 5,931
85 Alsemberg VLG 5,943
86 Ohain WAL 5,977
87 Walhain-Saint-Paul WAL 5,992
88 Denderhoutem VLG 6,000
89 Schepdaal VLG 6,004
90 Eksaarde VLG 6,005
91 Ittre WAL 6,014
92 Fayt-lez-Manage WAL 6,040
93 Chièvres WAL 6,045
94 Villers-le-Bouillet WAL 6,059
95 Wandre WAL 6,076
96 Beerzel VLG 6,077
97 Nieuwkerken-Waas VLG 6,082
98 Dilsen VLG 6,099
99 Moorsele VLG 6,102
100 Kaprijke VLG 6,114

The smallest cities in Belgium (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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