Smallest Cities in São Paulo

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — São Paulo

1 Lagoinha 5,083

2 Indiana 5,090

3 Sabino 5,112

4 Pratânia 5,126

5 Ubirajara 5,132

6 Barra do Chapéu 5,179

7 Santa Maria da Serra 5,243

8 Braúna 5,356

9 Ubarana 5,365

10 Coroados 5,400

11 Caiuá 5,466

12 Guaimbê 5,512

13 Piacatu 5,519

14 Aramina 5,526

15 Poloni 5,592

16 Riversul 5,599

17 Barbosa 5,640

18 Taiaçu 5,677

19 Narandiba 5,713

20 Anhembi 5,766

21 Itirapuã 5,779

22 Fernando Prestes 5,942

23 Campina do Monte Alegre 5,954

24 Américo de Campos 5,975

25 Orindiúva 6,024

26 Oriente 6,085

27 Paraíso 6,099

28 Santa Ernestina 6,118

29 Santo Antônio do Jardim 6,126

30 Iacri 6,131

31 Mendonça 6,159

32 Silveiras 6,186

33 Echaporã 6,205

34 Jaborandi 6,221

35 Taciba 6,260

36 Canitar 6,283

37 Alambari 6,330

38 Gália 6,380

39 Ibirarema 6,385

40 Santa Albertina 6,393

41 Jambeiro 6,397

42 Restinga 6,404

43 Guarantã 6,427

44 Sales 6,437

45 Tarabai 6,536

46 Taiúva 6,548

47 Pedra Bela 6,557

48 Colômbia 6,629

49 Nova Aliança 6,693

50 Ipiguá 6,761

51 Santo Antônio da Alegria 6,775

52 Tuiuti 6,778

53 Três Fronteiras 6,804

54 Ipeúna 6,831

55 Irapuã 6,867

56 Barra do Turvo 6,876

57 Taquarivaí 6,876

58 Clementina 6,982

59 Natividade da Serra 6,999

60 Catiguá 7,003

61 Lindóia 7,014

62 Quintana 7,038

63 Arandu 7,050

64 Irapuru 7,085

65 Santo Antônio do Pinhal 7,133

66 Santa Lúcia 7,149

67 Pardinho 7,153

68 Lavrinhas 7,171

69 São Pedro do Turvo 7,217

70 Bilac 7,319

71 Guatapará 7,320

72 Sud Mennucci 7,355

73 Nuporanga 7,391

74 Paulo de Faria 7,400

75 Águas de Santa Bárbara 7,407

76 Guaraçaí 7,441

77 Ribeirão Grande 7,450

78 Águas da Prata 7,470

79 Macaubal 7,481

80 Jaci 7,613

81 Iepê 7,619

82 São José da Bela Vista 7,626

83 Ariranha 7,653

84 Reginópolis 7,662

85 Ouro Verde 7,779

86 Icém 7,819

87 Terra Roxa 7,904

88 Euclides da Cunha Paulista 7,924

89 Paulicéia 7,955

90 Tapiraí 7,996

91 Iaras 8,010

92 Itobi 8,046

93 Dourado 8,096

94 Vista Alegre do Alto 8,109

95 Saltinho 8,161

96 Arealva 8,280

97 Santo Antônio do Aracanguá 8,379

98 Nova Campina 8,479

99 Monte Alegre do Sul 8,627

100 Cosmorama 8,719

The smallest cities in São Paulo (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Lagoinha has a population of just 5,083. 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 5,083 residents, Lagoinha 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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