Smallest Cities in Hamburg

Top 67 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Hamburg

1 Hammerbrook 5,069

2 HafenCity 5,803

3 Duvenstedt 6,022

4 Lemsahl-Mellingstedt 6,554

5 Borgfelde 7,099

6 Nienstedten 7,114

7 Sternschanze 7,965

8 Rothenburgsort 9,043

9 Sülldorf 9,430

10 Groß Borstel 9,642

11 Bergstedt 9,845

12 Kirchwerder 10,218

13 Wellingsbüttel 10,935

14 Groß Flottbek 11,076

15 St. Georg 11,349

16 Finkenwerder 11,702

17 Neustadt 12,689

18 Fuhlsbüttel 13,348

19 Hoheluft-West 13,435

20 Blankenese 13,637

21 Ohlsdorf 14,942

22 Alsterdorf 15,227

23 Othmarschen 16,009

24 Rissen 16,051

25 Hausbruch 16,927

26 Dulsberg 17,002

27 Rotherbaum 17,114

28 Hummelsbüttel 17,365

29 Harvestehude 17,666

30 Steilshoop 19,343

31 Volksdorf 20,685

32 St. Pauli 21,902

33 Eilbek 22,235

34 Hoheluft-Ost 23,116

35 Sasel 23,131

36 Stellingen 23,472

37 Poppenbüttel 24,135

38 Eppendorf 24,806

39 Eißendorf 24,863

40 Altona-Nord 25,802

41 Osdorf 26,420

42 Altona-Altstadt 29,455

43 Schnelsen 30,100

44 Neugraben-Fischbek 32,054

45 Eidelstedt 35,078

46 Ottensen 35,136

47 Farmsen-Berne 35,477

48 Barmbek-Süd 35,880

49 Lurup 36,521

50 Horn 37,903

51 Hamm 37,989

52 Barmbek-Nord 40,261

53 Niendorf 40,906

54 Langenhorn 46,272

55 Wilhelmsburg 53,064

56 Winterhude 56,382

57 Billstedt 71,077

58 Rahlstedt 92,511

59 Bergedorf 119,665

60 Harburg 169,221

61 Altona 250,192

62 Eimsbüttel 269,118

63 Marienthal 287,101

64 Hamburg-Mitte 301,231

65 Hamburg-Nord 315,514

66 Wandsbek 411,422

67 Hamburg 1,845,229

The smallest cities in Hamburg (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Hammerbrook has a population of just 5,069. 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 5,069 residents, Hammerbrook 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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