Smallest Cities in Lower Saxony

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Lower Saxony

1 Lamme 5,017
2 Schladen 5,041
3 Zoo 5,057
4 Ahlerstedt 5,063
5 Freren 5,150
6 Schwarmstedt 5,159
7 Braunlage 5,159
8 Uelsen 5,171
9 Hitzacker 5,173
10 Borkum 5,186
11 Esterwegen 5,208
12 Heideviertel 5,256
13 Steyerberg 5,368
14 Gronau 5,444
15 Ebstorf 5,471
16 Hambergen 5,472
17 Horneburg 5,547
18 Müden 5,621
19 Bad Sachsa 5,669
20 Bakum 5,678
21 Neuenkirchen 5,693
22 Lathen 5,754
23 Sickte 5,755
24 Ovelgönne 5,756
25 Lachendorf 5,805
27 Hage 5,848
28 Broitzem 5,853
29 Worpswede 5,894
30 Wennigsen 5,899
31 Petritor - Nord 5,900
32 Norderney 5,949
33 Jade 5,953
34 Schöppenstedt 5,961
35 Bardowick 6,026
36 Hänigsen 6,033
37 Barnstorf 6,050
38 Stadtoldendorf 6,082
39 Dötlingen 6,122
40 Sottrum 6,131
41 Bodenwerder 6,187
42 Lüchow 6,191
44 Rodenberg 6,258
45 Cappeln 6,274
46 Isenbüttel 6,277
47 Bispingen 6,284
48 Wathlingen 6,431
49 Adelebsen 6,541
50 Holdorf 6,557
51 Butjadingen 6,597
52 Klein Schwülper 6,606
53 Lastrup 6,684
54 Reppenstedt 6,699
55 Bienenbüttel 6,775
56 Emlichheim 6,820
57 Sögel 6,825
58 Esens 6,856
59 Glandorf 6,867
60 Diekholzen 6,941
61 Otterndorf 6,965
62 Limmer 6,965
63 Auf der Horst 7,050
64 Jesteburg 7,066
65 Lemwerder 7,125
66 Wagenfeld 7,132
67 Ankum 7,186
68 Kalefeld 7,264
69 Hinte 7,264
70 Bomlitz 7,287
71 Faßberg 7,299
72 Bad Rothenfelde 7,299
73 Holle 7,349
74 Stolzenau 7,473
75 Siegfriedviertel 7,477
76 Uetze 7,500
77 Garbsen-Mitte 7,500
78 Bösel 7,511
79 Moringen 7,513
80 Mühlenberg 7,560
82 Bunde 7,588
83 Salzbergen 7,602
84 Detmerode 7,640
85 Heidberg 7,661
86 Grasberg 7,697
87 Molbergen 7,709
88 Nordholz 7,726
90 Coppenbrügge 7,901
91 Bersenbrück 7,958
92 Egestorf 7,959
93 Hainholz 8,030
94 Anderten 8,053
95 Essen 8,185
96 Wietze 8,216
97 Algermissen 8,280
98 Meinersen 8,322
99 Spelle 8,327
100 Wilhelmitor - Süd 8,348

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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