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Smallest Cities in Croatia

Top 74 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — Croatia

1 Kaštel Kambelovac 15 5,051
2 Ivankovo 18 5,076
3 Kaštel Lukšić 15 5,221
4 Jastrebarsko 20 5,312
5 Donji Miholjac 10 5,330
6 Belišće 10 5,354
7 Duga Resa 05 5,380
8 Mali Lošinj 12 5,561
9 Biograd na Moru 19 5,601
10 Nova Mokošica 03 5,682
11 Opatija 12 5,701
12 Labin 04 5,806
13 Đurđevac 06 5,834
14 Višnjevac 10 5,870
15 Novska 14 5,922
16 Omiš 15 5,985
17 Crikvenica 12 6,239
18 Tenja 10 6,260
19 Beli Manastir 10 6,327
20 Valpovo 10 6,332
21 Gospić 08 6,362
22 Kaštel Novi 15 6,507
23 Kaštel Sućurac 15 6,544
24 Vodice 13 6,592
25 Umag 04 6,751
26 Kaštel Stari 15 6,950
27 Našice 10 7,307
28 Ogulin 05 7,374
29 Daruvar 01 7,440
30 Drenova 12 7,638
31 Čepin 10 8,001
32 Knin 13 8,262
33 Ivanić-Grad 20 8,452
34 Slatina 17 8,722
35 Poreč 04 8,841
36 Podstrana 15 9,129
37 Županja 18 9,153
38 Nova Gradiška 02 9,820
39 Trogir 15 10,107
40 Kastav 12 10,202
41 Križevci 06 10,522
42 Sinj 15 10,771
43 Dugo Selo 20 11,097
44 Rovinj 04 11,629
45 Kutina 14 12,012
46 Makarska 15 12,809
47 Petrinja 14 12,963
48 Virovitica 17 13,486
49 Metković 03 13,971
50 Čakovec 09 15,078
51 Požega 11 16,867
52 Đakovo 10 16,875
53 Samobor 20 16,911
54 Zaprešić 20 18,768
55 Solin 15 20,996
56 Vukovar 18 22,255
57 Koprivnica 06 22,262
58 Bjelovar 01 24,392
59 Dubrovnik 03 26,922
60 Sisak 14 27,859
61 Vinkovci 18 28,111
62 Velika Gorica 20 30,036
63 Šibenik 13 31,115
64 Varaždin 16 36,187
65 Centar 21 37,000
66 Karlovac 05 41,869
67 Slavonski Brod 02 45,005
68 Pula 04 52,220
69 Sesvete 21 55,313
70 Zadar 19 67,309
71 Osijek 10 75,535
72 Rijeka 12 107,964
73 Split 15 149,830
74 Zagreb 21 663,592

The smallest cities in Croatia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Kaštel Kambelovac has a population of just 5,051. 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 5,051 residents, Kaštel Kambelovac 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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