Smallest Cities in Croatia

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities - Croatia

1 Ilok 18 5,045
2 Kaštel Kambelovac 15 5,051
3 Lipik 11 5,127
4 Delnice 12 5,135
5 Kaštel Lukšić 15 5,221
6 Lećevica 15 5,221
7 Donja Stubica 07 5,326
8 Grubišno Polje 01 5,367
9 Lumbarda 03 5,415
10 Korčula 03 5,415
11 Erdut 10 5,436
12 Varaždinske Toplice 16 5,537
13 Zlatar 07 5,574
14 Biograd na Moru 19 5,601
15 Tkon 19 5,601
16 Nova Mokošica 03 5,682
17 Vrgorac 15 5,698
18 Oroslavje 07 5,834
19 Vodnjan 04 5,838
20 Mursko Središće 09 5,855
21 Višnjevac 10 5,870
22 Čepin 10 5,870
23 Livana 10 5,870
24 Pregrada 07 5,927
25 Buzet 04 5,999
26 Tenja 10 6,260
27 Drniš 13 6,276
28 Gospić 08 6,362
29 Kaštel Novi 15 6,507
30 Kaštel Štafilić 15 6,507
31 Kaštel Sućurac 15 6,544
32 Krk 12 6,816
33 Čazma 01 6,930
34 Lepoglava 16 6,945
35 Kaštel Stari 15 6,950
36 Prelog 09 7,027
37 Pakrac 11 7,086
38 Glina 14 7,116
39 Rab 12 7,161
40 Ogulin 05 7,374
41 Đurđevac 06 7,378
42 Kalinovac 06 7,378
43 Mali Lošinj 12 7,537
44 Škrljevo 12 7,573
45 Bakar 12 7,573
46 Drenova 12 7,638
47 Beli Manastir 10 7,973
48 Branjin Vrh 10 7,973
49 Donji Miholjac 10 8,031
50 Trilj 15 8,182
51 Košute 15 8,182
52 Greda 15 8,182
53 Vedrine 15 8,182
54 Ploče 03 8,220
55 Pazin 04 8,279
56 Otočac 08 8,332
57 Ludbreg 16 8,477
58 Garešnica 01 8,624
59 Vodice 13 8,649
60 Tribunj 13 8,649
61 Belišće 10 8,884
62 Bistrinci 10 8,884
63 Pleternica 11 9,138
64 Županja 18 9,153
65 Štitar 18 9,153
66 Imotski 15 9,153
67 Glavina Donja 15 9,153
68 Bošnjaci 18 9,153
69 Donji Vinjani 15 9,153
70 Kamenmost 15 9,153
71 Gornji Vinjani 15 9,153
72 Grabovci 15 9,153
73 Jankomir 21 9,559
74 Benkovac 19 9,680
75 Valpovo 10 9,784
76 Crikvenica 12 9,980
77 Daruvar 01 10,105
78 Kastav 12 10,202
79 Rubeši 12 10,202
80 Duga Resa 05 10,212
81 Popovača 14 10,255
82 Potok 14 10,255
83 Osijek 10 10,277
84 Podstrana 15 10,403
85 Labin 04 10,424
86 Križevci 06 10,522
87 Opatija 12 10,619
88 Novska 14 11,137
89 Bročice 14 11,137
90 Slatina 17 11,503
91 Krapina 07 11,530
92 Knin 13 11,633
93 Nova Gradiška 02 11,690
94 Trogir 15 12,393
95 Umag 04 12,699
96 Ivanec 16 12,723
97 Rovinj 04 12,968
98 Ivanić-Grad 20 12,982
99 Makarska 15 13,301
100 Tučepi 15 13,301

The smallest cities in Croatia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Ilok has a population of just 5,045. 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 5,045 residents, Ilok 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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