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Smallest Cities in Bavaria

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Bavaria

1 Heideck 5,011
2 Karlshuld 5,012
3 Rennertshofen 5,013
4 Zapfendorf 5,017
5 Oberviechtach 5,022
6 Seubersdorf 5,035
7 Nandlstadt 5,044
8 Heroldsbach 5,058
9 Egling 5,061
10 Mömlingen 5,066
11 Eckersdorf 5,071
12 Bruckberg 5,071
13 Waldbüttelbrunn 5,099
14 Oberding 5,101
15 Wilhermsdorf 5,105
16 Rottach-Egern 5,106
17 Rotthalmünster 5,115
18 Petersaurach 5,116
19 Schöllnach 5,120
20 Hebertshausen 5,121
21 Großheubach 5,126
22 Weitnau 5,143
23 Oberthulba 5,151
24 Langquaid 5,159
25 Moosinning 5,166
26 Affing 5,171
27 Weßling 5,172
28 Bischofsheim in der Rhön 5,181
29 Weitramsdorf 5,183
30 Hofheim in Unterfranken 5,199
31 Hollfeld 5,206
32 Spalt 5,216
33 Isen 5,222
34 Rottendorf 5,234
35 Dietramszell 5,252
36 Büchenbach 5,255
37 Hahnbach 5,257
38 Piding 5,259
39 Schäftlarn 5,281
40 Stockheim 5,286
41 Riedering 5,315
42 Schönau am Königssee 5,319
43 Dasing 5,321
44 Kemnath 5,322
45 Hemhofen 5,322
46 Oettingen in Bayern 5,336
47 Babenhausen 5,342
48 Oberammergau 5,344
49 Sonnefeld 5,345
50 Laufach 5,354
51 Erbendorf 5,364
52 Kirchdorf am Inn 5,366
53 Velburg 5,373
54 Aschau im Chiemgau 5,410
55 Oerlenbach 5,411
56 Triftern 5,419
57 Au in der Hallertau 5,427
58 Pommelsbrunn 5,432
59 Thalmässing 5,442
60 Bodenkirchen 5,442
61 Rohrdorf 5,460
62 Waakirchen 5,464
63 Fischbachau 5,471
64 Abenberg 5,484
65 Pentling 5,485
66 Geltendorf 5,490
67 Pottenstein 5,501
68 Bad Birnbach 5,533
69 Pfreimd 5,565
70 Feldkirchen 5,573
71 Beratzhausen 5,583
72 Leutershausen 5,592
73 Bernhardswald 5,596
74 Kolitzheim 5,602
75 Altenkunstadt 5,608
76 Eltmann 5,614
77 Blaichach 5,625
78 Saal 5,626
79 Erdweg 5,629
80 Brannenburg 5,646
81 Windischeschenbach 5,659
82 Wemding 5,669
83 Riedenburg 5,689
84 Harburg 5,694
85 Mengkofen 5,695
86 Tacherting 5,704
87 Dietenhofen 5,709
88 Markt Erlbach 5,716
89 Ebensfeld 5,721
90 Pöcking 5,734
91 Grasbrunn 5,737
92 Putzbrunn 5,747
93 Buttenwiesen 5,750
94 Kleinwallstadt 5,816
95 Wegscheid 5,817
96 Bischberg 5,819
97 Wernberg-Köblitz 5,830
98 Pyrbaum 5,836
99 Schlüsselfeld 5,848
100 Zeitlarn 5,849

The smallest cities in Bavaria (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Heideck has a population of just 5,011. 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 5,011 residents, Heideck 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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