Smallest Cities in Sichuan

Top 62 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Sichuan

1 Chaotian 29,424

2 Xiasi 32,400

3 Jiachuan 38,421

4 Luolong 40,612

5 Xunsi 41,120

6 Baihua 41,574

7 Pu’an 42,577

8 Bowangshan 43,135

9 Juexi 43,527

10 Shuanglong 44,055

11 Kongtan 47,125

12 Naxi 50,020

13 Yunjin 54,385

14 Huguo 54,795

15 Linqiong 55,587

16 Qingfu 56,650

17 Tongchuan 58,346

18 Chonglong 58,441

19 Taifu 58,663

20 Langzhong 60,542

21 Tianpeng 60,797

22 Nanlong 63,405

23 Guanyin 63,606

24 Jiang’an 67,776

25 Wenjiang 68,433

26 Xuantan 69,250

27 Luocheng 73,581

28 Junlian 80,708

29 Changning 81,248

30 Donghe 81,953

31 Gusong 87,882

32 Baixi 88,251

33 Nanxi 96,061

34 Kangding 100,000

35 Xuyong 108,352

36 Gulin 116,527

37 Xunchang 118,664

38 Jiangyou 127,225

39 Fuji 131,927

40 Hejiang 137,437

41 Pingwu County 180,000

42 Gaoping 204,368

43 Luojiang 212,186

44 Xichang 481,796

45 Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan 510,000

46 Guangyuan 516,424

47 Ya'an 612,056

48 Suining 656,760

49 Leshan 662,814

50 Deyang 735,070

51 Panzhihua 787,177

52 Yibin 836,340

53 Guang’an 858,159

54 Ziyang 905,729

55 Luzhou 998,900

56 Meishan 1,107,742

57 Neijiang 1,251,095

58 Zigong 1,262,064

59 Mianyang 1,550,000

60 Dazhou 1,589,435

61 Nanchong 1,858,875

62 Chengdu 13,568,357

The smallest cities in Sichuan (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Chaotian has a population of just 29,424. 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 29,424 residents, Chaotian 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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