Smallest Cities in Sichuan

Top 84 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 Qiongxi 46,644
12 Kongtan 47,125
13 Naxi 50,020
14 Yunjin 54,385
15 Huguo 54,795
16 Linqiong 55,587
17 Qingfu 56,650
18 Barkam 58,390
19 Chonglong 58,441
20 Taifu 58,663
21 Tianpeng 60,797
22 Nanlong 63,405
23 Guanyin 63,606
24 Jin’an 66,937
25 Jiang’an 67,776
26 Wenjiang 68,433
27 Xuantan 69,250
28 Luocheng 73,581
29 Dazhasi 76,712
30 Junlian 80,708
31 Changning 81,248
32 Donghe 81,953
33 Luqiao 84,204
34 Gusong 87,882
35 Baixi 88,251
36 Nanxi 96,061
37 Xuyong 108,352
38 Gulin 116,527
39 Xunchang 118,664
40 Kangding 126,785
41 Jiangyou 127,225
42 Xiqu 129,406
43 Fuji 131,927
44 Hejiang 137,437
45 Qiaozhuang 156,387
46 Pingwu County 180,000
47 Luojiang 212,186
48 Dezhou 216,533
49 Qianfeng 232,255
50 Shuanghejiedao 272,332
51 Wenchang 276,996
52 Wujin 309,600
53 Yunxi 370,739
54 Huili Chengguanzhen 390,531
55 Fangting 406,775
56 Jincheng 420,023
57 Jiannan 439,958
58 Zhoukou 461,485
59 Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan 510,000
60 Yankou 555,897
61 Gaoping 570,415
62 Langzhong 622,667
63 Zhongba 731,343
64 Taihe 732,380
65 Yibin 836,340
66 Tongchuan 955,811
67 Xichang 966,000
68 Jiancheng 1,117,265
69 Panzhihua 1,212,203
70 Ya'an 1,434,603
71 Guangyuan 2,305,657
72 Ziyang 2,308,631
73 Zigong 2,489,256
74 Suining 2,814,196
75 Meishan 2,955,219
76 Neijiang 3,140,678
77 Leshan 3,160,168
78 Guang’an 3,254,883
79 Deyang 3,456,161
80 Luzhou 4,254,149
81 Mianyang 4,868,243
82 Dazhou 5,385,422
83 Nanchong 5,607,565
84 Chengdu 20,937,757

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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