Smallest Cities in Belgium

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Best Belgium Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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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 Nassogne WAL 5,081
14 Varsenare VLG 5,101
15 Moorsel VLG 5,103
16 Ruiselede VLG 5,129
17 Hastière-Lavaux WAL 5,147
18 Eke VLG 5,168
19 Elewijt VLG 5,172
20 Veldegem VLG 5,189
21 Limerlé WAL 5,206
22 Gouvy WAL 5,206
23 Bovigny WAL 5,206
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 Momignies WAL 5,309
32 Bissegem VLG 5,310
33 Oostham VLG 5,320
34 Beveren-Leie VLG 5,331
35 Mere VLG 5,335
36 Bullange WAL 5,340
37 Bouillon WAL 5,347
38 Sijsele VLG 5,348
39 Achel VLG 5,365
40 Muizen VLG 5,386
41 Lendelede VLG 5,393
42 Céroux-Mousty WAL 5,397
43 Limelette WAL 5,416
44 Tilff WAL 5,455
45 Florenville WAL 5,464
46 Malonne WAL 5,467
47 Lobbes WAL 5,467
48 Heinsch WAL 5,470
49 Dworp VLG 5,470
50 Beverst VLG 5,483
51 Beaufays WAL 5,489
52 Butgenbach WAL 5,516
53 Rillaar VLG 5,518
54 Westende VLG 5,522
55 Hotton WAL 5,531
56 Saint-Hubert WAL 5,538
57 Ellezelles WAL 5,566
58 Hatrival WAL 5,571
59 Kwaadmechelen VLG 5,574
60 Boncelles WAL 5,578
61 Limbourg WAL 5,612
62 Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver VLG 5,621
63 Lacuisine WAL 5,629
64 Meeuwen VLG 5,668
65 Ivoz-Ramet WAL 5,672
66 Braives WAL 5,672
67 Bazel VLG 5,687
68 Battice WAL 5,691
69 Flénu WAL 5,704
70 Bekkevoort VLG 5,714
71 Engis WAL 5,737
72 Veerle VLG 5,748
73 Ramillies WAL 5,749
74 Rijmenam VLG 5,755
75 Kalken VLG 5,782
76 Nalinnes WAL 5,785
77 Eksel VLG 5,804
78 Geetbets VLG 5,813
79 Seilles WAL 5,826
80 Ruddervoorde VLG 5,832
81 Baasrode VLG 5,847
82 Moerbeke VLG 5,855
83 Sint-Kwintens-Lennik VLG 5,856
84 Meerbeke VLG 5,866
85 Zwevezele VLG 5,873
86 Itegem VLG 5,911
87 Hofstade VLG 5,927
88 Baal VLG 5,931
89 Alsemberg VLG 5,943
90 Ohain WAL 5,977
91 Walhain-Saint-Paul WAL 5,992
92 Denderhoutem VLG 6,000
93 Schepdaal VLG 6,004
94 Eksaarde VLG 6,005
95 Ittre WAL 6,014
96 Fayt-lez-Manage WAL 6,040
97 Ruisbroek VLG 6,043
98 Negenmanneke VLG 6,043
99 Zuun VLG 6,043
100 Chièvres WAL 6,045

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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