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Smallest Cities in Bulgaria

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Bulgaria

1 Oryahovo 64 5,007
2 Nedelino 57 5,017
3 Godech 58 5,154
4 Vetovo 53 5,175
5 Valchedram 47 5,207
6 Dolni Dabnik 50 5,259
7 Krumovgrad 44 5,271
8 Dalgopol 61 5,272
9 Perushtitsa 51 5,350
10 Chepelare 57 5,478
11 Madan 57 5,661
12 Polski Trambesh 62 5,663
13 Belogradchik 63 5,688
14 Strazhitsa 62 5,728
15 Zlatitsa 58 5,786
16 Straldzha 65 5,817
17 Yakoruda 38 6,008
18 Elena 62 6,042
19 Tsarevo 39 6,085
20 Bobov Dol 45 6,184
21 Lozen 42 6,312
22 Kotel 56 6,421
23 Saedinenie 51 6,427
24 Topolovgrad 43 6,464
25 Tvarditsa 56 6,519
26 Simitli 38 6,729
27 Dulovo 55 6,788
28 Tervel 40 6,808
29 Knezha 50 6,889
30 Aksakovo 61 7,132
31 Dolni Chiflik 61 7,169
32 Zlatograd 57 7,331
33 Elin Pelin 58 7,373
34 Simeonovgrad 43 7,388
35 Devin 57 7,393
36 Belene 50 7,487
37 Varshets 47 7,512
38 Slivnitsa 58 7,545
39 General Toshevo 40 7,758
40 Hisarya 51 7,903
41 Beloslav 61 7,989
42 Lyubimets 43 8,065
43 Septemvri 48 8,071
44 Pirdop 58 8,136
45 Devnya 61 8,171
46 Dryanovo 41 8,346
47 Rakitovo 48 8,376
48 Gŭlŭbovo 59 8,400
49 Lyaskovets 62 8,488
50 Krichim 51 8,580
51 Svoge 58 8,964
52 Kubrat 52 8,980
53 Omurtag 60 9,070
54 Tutrakan 55 9,214
55 Bansko 38 9,232
56 Veliki Preslav 54 9,425
57 Sredets 39 9,573
58 Isperih 52 9,735
59 Zlatni Pyasatsi 61 9,760
60 Lukovit 46 9,792
61 Byala Slatina 64 10,282
62 Elhovo 65 10,424
63 Teteven 46 10,790
64 Etropole 58 11,031
65 Pavlikeni 62 11,151
66 Kavarna 40 11,205
67 Kozloduy 64 11,331
68 Levski 50 11,467
69 Mezdra 64 11,975
70 Stamboliyski 51 12,070
71 Kostinbrod 58 12,175
72 Razlog 38 12,486
73 Cherven Bryag 50 13,000
74 Balchik 40 13,000
75 Novi Pazar 54 13,276
76 Nesebar 39 13,347
77 Pomorie 39 13,714
78 Provadia 61 13,755
79 Tryavna 41 13,818
80 Ihtiman 58 14,154
81 Radomir 49 14,494
82 Radnevo 59 14,667
83 Berkovitsa 47 15,027
84 Chirpan 59 15,109
85 Rakovski 51 15,782
86 Popovo 60 16,571
87 Svilengrad 43 16,959
88 Parvomay 51 17,000
89 Lom 47 18,593
90 Peshtera 48 18,676
91 Harmanli 43 18,931
92 Panagyurishte 48 19,389
93 Karnobat 39 19,709
94 Velingrad 48 20,286
95 Gotse Delchev 38 20,522
96 Botevgrad 58 20,909
97 Aytos 39 20,986
98 Troyan 46 21,162
99 Nova Zagora 56 23,625
100 Sevlievo 41 24,582

The smallest cities in Bulgaria (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Oryahovo has a population of just 5,007. 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 5,007 residents, Oryahovo 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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