Smallest Cities in Lower Saxony

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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All Countries · Germany · Lower Saxony

Smallest Cities — Lower Saxony

1 Lamme 5,017

2 Ahlerstedt 5,063

3 Freren 5,150

4 Schwarmstedt 5,159

5 Braunlage 5,159

6 Uelsen 5,171

7 Hitzacker 5,173

8 Borkum 5,186

9 Esterwegen 5,208

10 Schladen 5,251

11 Steyerberg 5,368

12 Gronau 5,444

13 Sittensen 5,462

14 Ebstorf 5,471

15 Hambergen 5,472

16 Horneburg 5,547

17 Müden 5,621

18 Bakum 5,678

19 Neuenkirchen 5,693

20 Lathen 5,754

21 Sickte 5,755

22 Ovelgönne 5,756

23 Lachendorf 5,805

24 Wilhelmitor - Nord 5,823

25 Hage 5,848

26 Broitzem 5,853

27 Petritor - Nord 5,900

28 Norderney 5,949

29 Jade 5,953

30 Schöppenstedt 5,961

31 Bardowick 6,026

32 Hänigsen 6,033

33 Barnstorf 6,050

34 Stadtoldendorf 6,082

35 Dötlingen 6,122

36 Sottrum 6,131

37 Bodenwerder 6,187

38 Bruchhausen-Vilsen 6,205

39 Rodenberg 6,258

40 Cappeln 6,274

41 Isenbüttel 6,277

42 Limmer 6,283

43 Bispingen 6,284

44 Wathlingen 6,431

45 Adelebsen 6,541

46 Holdorf 6,557

47 Butjadingen 6,597

48 Klein Schwülper 6,606

49 Lastrup 6,684

50 Reppenstedt 6,699

51 Bienenbüttel 6,775

52 Emlichheim 6,820

53 Sögel 6,825

54 Esens 6,856

55 Glandorf 6,867

56 Diekholzen 6,941

57 Otterndorf 6,965

58 Auf der Horst 7,050

59 Jesteburg 7,066

60 Lemwerder 7,125

61 Wagenfeld 7,132

62 Ankum 7,186

63 Kalefeld 7,264

64 Hinte 7,264

65 Bomlitz 7,287

66 Faßberg 7,299

67 Bad Rothenfelde 7,299

68 Holle 7,349

69 Kreiensen 7,359

70 Calenberger Neustadt 7,378

71 Mühlenberg 7,448

72 Stolzenau 7,473

73 Siegfriedviertel 7,477

74 Uetze 7,500

75 Garbsen-Mitte 7,500

76 Bösel 7,511

77 Hainholz 7,512

78 Moringen 7,513

79 Katlenburg-Lindau 7,581

80 Bunde 7,588

81 Salzbergen 7,602

82 Nordholz 7,616

83 Detmerode 7,640

84 Heidberg 7,661

85 Grasberg 7,697

86 Molbergen 7,709

87 Anderten 7,855

88 Coppenbrügge 7,901

89 Bersenbrück 7,958

90 Egestorf 7,959

91 Essen 8,185

92 Wietze 8,216

93 Bad Sachsa 8,244

94 Algermissen 8,280

95 Meinersen 8,322

96 Spelle 8,327

97 Wilhelmitor - Süd 8,348

98 Söhlde 8,361

99 Herrenhausen 8,401

100 Dannenberg 8,413

The smallest cities in Lower Saxony (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Lamme has a population of just 5,017. 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 5,017 residents, Lamme 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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