Smallest Cities in Shandong

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Best Shandong Cities

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Smallest Cities - Shandong

1 Xiaying 23,395
2 Chentuan 24,706
3 Longchi 25,923
4 Zheshan 28,333
5 Heshan 28,784
6 Xihu 29,978
7 Xiagezhuang 30,706
8 Taolin 31,795
9 Dasheng 31,797
10 Wushan 33,881
11 Liushan 33,992
12 Shidui 35,367
13 Miaozi 38,147
14 Xinxing 38,200
15 Hetoudian 38,398
16 Jinzhongzi 39,054
17 Nanshu 40,188
18 Malianzhuang 42,197
19 Baichihe 42,913
20 Zhigou 43,152
21 Rizhuang 43,758
22 Jiushan 44,420
23 Guxian 44,533
24 Damoujia 47,569
25 Cuijiaji 47,651
26 Wangfen 48,052
27 Liutuan 48,469
28 Mihe 49,545
29 Yanghe 50,371
30 Guanzhuang 50,826
31 Dianzi 51,267
32 Jitai 52,144
33 Sanzhuang 52,214
34 Yunshan 52,249
35 Puji 52,563
36 Dianbu 52,613
37 Hualong 52,660
38 Buzhuang 53,474
39 Mingcun 53,926
40 Liguo 54,960
41 Licha 55,140
42 Sitou 56,289
43 Ninghai 56,937
44 Yingli 57,091
45 Dingtao 58,206
46 Shibuzi 58,333
47 Shiqiaozi 58,538
48 Huiqu 59,323
49 Dazeshan 60,034
50 Taozhuang 60,137
51 Gucheng 60,149
52 Wujing 60,260
53 Taitou 60,354
54 Nanhu 61,034
55 Xiangzhou 61,748
56 Taoluo 61,852
57 Yucheng 62,365
58 Jinggou 62,917
59 Shanwang 63,195
60 Changcheng 63,208
61 Renzhao 64,569
62 Tianzhuang 64,957
63 Bianzhuang 65,381
64 Qingyang 65,622
65 Huanghua 65,646
66 Ligezhuang 65,714
67 Shangkou 65,770
68 Beimeng 66,277
69 Chengyang 66,588
70 Shaozhuang 66,728
71 Tianliu 67,165
72 Gaoliu 67,339
73 Jiehu 69,245
74 Xinhe 69,884
75 Zhoucheng 72,070
76 Jiangzhuang 72,453
77 Dongdu 72,957
78 Heguan 73,470
79 Yuanshang 74,253
80 Nanma 74,406
81 Shancheng 74,459
82 Yanggu 74,725
83 Yinzhu 75,656
84 Kanjia 75,669
85 Baicheng 77,235
86 Pingyi 78,254
87 Yishan 78,408
88 Chaigou 79,043
89 Yanta 79,196
90 Huanglou 80,055
91 Shanting 80,843
92 Qiaoguan 82,467
93 Xindian 82,555
94 Changqing 82,598
95 Ningyang 82,994
96 Yinma 83,872
97 Dongxia 84,083
98 Liaolan 84,306
99 Dengzhou 85,279
100 Nanding 85,495

The smallest cities in Shandong (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Xiaying has a population of just 23,395. 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 23,395 residents, Xiaying 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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