Smallest Cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities - Bosnia and Herzegovina

1 Šturlić 01 5,014
2 Kačuni 01 5,042
3 Mahala 01 5,062
4 Kotor Varoš 02 5,068
5 Šamac 02 5,133
6 Ćoralići 01 5,223
7 Jelah 01 5,291
8 Mejdan - Obilićevo 02 5,400
9 Ostrožac 01 5,456
10 Mionica 01 5,483
11 Bosansko Grahovo 01 5,643
12 Tešanjka 01 5,666
13 Trn 02 5,673
14 Blatnica 02 5,676
15 Čitluk 01 5,718
16 Željezno Polje 01 5,783
17 Crnići 01 5,789
18 Podhum 01 5,801
19 Gostovići 01 5,802
20 Ilijaš 01 5,855
21 Višegrad 02 5,869
22 Mala Kladuša 01 6,033
23 Jablanica 01 6,209
24 Posušje 01 6,267
25 Kovači 01 6,410
26 Gromiljak 01 6,457
27 Pećigrad 01 6,514
28 Varoška Rijeka 01 6,573
29 Tojšići 01 6,587
30 Otoka 01 6,595
31 Tržačka Raštela 01 6,617
32 Podzvizd 01 6,665
33 Vlasenica 02 6,715
34 Brod 02 6,767
35 Kladanj 01 6,783
36 Vrnograč 01 6,860
37 Gornji Vakuf 01 7,014
38 Hadžići 01 7,173
39 Vareš 01 7,193
40 Bužim 01 7,229
41 Divičani 01 7,251
42 Nevesinje 02 7,313
43 Maglaj 01 7,399
44 Pale 02 7,458
45 Tešanj 01 7,550
46 Stolac 01 7,733
47 Tomislavgrad 01 7,737
48 Bratunac 02 7,858
49 Čapljina 01 7,923
50 Zvornik 02 8,026
51 Prnjavor 02 8,120
52 Vogošća 01 8,180
53 Fojnica 01 8,244
54 Kiseljak 01 8,475
55 Žepče 01 8,502
56 Sokolac 02 8,842
57 Široki Brijeg 01 9,370
58 Todorovo 01 9,560
59 Jajce 01 9,763
60 Ljubuški 01 9,987
61 Novi Travnik 01 10,006
62 Novi Grad 02 10,120
63 Kozarska Dubica 02 10,544
64 Bileća 02 10,807
65 Stijena 01 10,844
66 Gradiška 02 11,122
67 Janja 02 11,710
68 Livno 01 11,748
69 Lukavac 01 12,061
70 Foča 02 12,334
71 Goražde 01 12,512
72 Derventa 02 12,680
73 Gračanica 01 12,882
74 Živinice 01 13,641
75 Donji Vakuf 01 13,985
76 Zavidovići 01 14,380
77 Breza 01 14,564
78 Mrkonjić Grad 02 14,737
79 Bosanska Krupa 01 15,193
80 Konjic 01 15,950
81 Sanski Most 01 16,913
82 Visoko 01 17,890
83 Velika Kladuša 01 19,330
84 Cazin 01 21,741
85 Banovići 01 22,773
86 Vitez 01 25,836
87 Trebinje 02 31,433
88 Kakanj 01 37,441
89 Bijeljina 02 37,692
90 Srebrenik 01 39,678
91 Brčko BRC 39,893
92 Bugojno 01 41,378
93 Travnik 01 53,482
94 Bihać 01 56,261
95 Doboj 02 68,514
96 Ilidža 01 71,277
97 Prijedor 02 89,397
98 Mostar 01 105,448
99 Tuzla 01 110,979
100 Zenica 01 164,423

The smallest cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Šturlić has a population of just 5,014. 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 5,014 residents, Šturlić 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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