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Smallest Cities in China

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — China

1 Jiuxiangling 30 5,001
2 Yu'hu Bay 30 5,008
3 Luowa 21 5,008
4 Burang 14 5,026
5 Huatai 33 5,028
6 Yuquanying 21 5,030
7 Yangjingziwan 15 5,030
8 Kalaxilike 13 5,035
9 Bazang 15 5,040
10 Huaidao 24 5,042
11 Xibing 07 5,050
12 Langmusi 15 5,054
13 Bao'an yuan qu 30 5,055
14 Changzhen 24 5,056
15 Hetu 33 5,059
16 Yangla 29 5,059
17 Heyi 30 5,061
18 Xirikxiy 13 5,064
19 Ningchang 33 5,068
20 Xiahu 07 5,070
21 Shahe Jiangong 30 5,073
22 Xipo 15 5,075
23 Karjaw 13 5,075
24 Xiaodian 28 5,086
25 Baochuang Estate 30 5,089
26 Pingding 15 5,091
27 Shazui 30 5,092
28 Bajiao 15 5,095
29 Gaonan 33 5,099
30 Chentian Village 30 5,101
31 Liebu 24 5,103
32 Hanjiayuan 08 5,107
33 Longba 15 5,111
34 Dayu 15 5,114
35 Koktokay 13 5,120
36 Changhao 31 5,130
37 Nanchang, Shenzhen 30 5,132
38 Xia Zanggor 06 5,132
39 Oula 15 5,142
40 Wuguanyi 26 5,145
41 Jiangpan 15 5,149
42 Lixianghu 33 5,149
43 Yushang 02 5,150
44 Shilian 33 5,153
45 Sanyi 33 5,153
46 Sazhubxi 06 5,153
47 Tieganlike 08 5,156
48 Dangyang 33 5,160
49 Yaga 06 5,169
50 Ganfeng 33 5,174
51 Miba 15 5,175
52 Houyu 07 5,180
53 Dayanbei 24 5,189
54 Xinzhuang 28 5,191
55 Dawangtai 28 5,195
56 Wanzu 33 5,200
57 Hejiabao 15 5,210
58 Tiemen 33 5,212
59 Huyu 24 5,228
60 Sadikyüzi 13 5,229
61 Chiba 15 5,230
62 Bozidun 13 5,235
63 Niba 15 5,251
64 Dongwang 29 5,252
65 Gahai 15 5,257
66 Kalabulegen 13 5,261
67 Moba 15 5,265
68 Muye 33 5,275
69 Songping 15 5,277
70 Delong 33 5,279
71 Longtang 33 5,280
72 Lijie 15 5,282
73 Barun 06 5,285
74 Baluntaicun 13 5,300
75 Tingjiang 07 5,320
76 Baiyu 06 5,323
77 Songnong 33 5,327
78 Taoyan 15 5,329
79 Yulin 33 5,336
80 Haiyang 33 5,352
81 Xishui 31 5,368
82 Longmen 07 5,370
83 Langxi 33 5,372
84 Xiwu 06 5,372
85 Shuiyao 24 5,373
86 Baitang 06 5,377
87 Liukuaizhuang 28 5,384
88 Xarag 06 5,387
89 Shuangcha 15 5,398
90 Xiditou 28 5,407
91 Shangan 33 5,410
92 Xiaoling 15 5,417
93 Jinjiahe 26 5,424
94 Renzhuang 02 5,432
95 Tudi 33 5,433
96 Zhongyi 33 5,434
97 Taishihe 15 5,442
98 Yanhe 33 5,444
99 Huaping 30 5,445
100 Qiongkulecun 13 5,455

The smallest cities in China (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Jiuxiangling 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, Jiuxiangling 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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