Smallest Cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Top 50 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

1 Wittenburg 5,041
2 Gadebusch 5,087
3 Schwaan 5,345
4 Ostseebad Binz 5,531
5 Eggesin 5,598
6 Alt-Sanitz 5,889
7 Warnemünde 5,937
8 Plau am See 5,960
9 Grabow 6,268
10 Lübz 6,355
11 Altentreptow 6,486
12 Neustadt-Glewe 6,952
13 Friedland 6,966
14 Malchow 7,384
16 Bützow 8,146
17 Laage 8,156
18 Malchin 8,202
19 Paulsstadt 8,299
20 Barth 9,298
21 Teterow 9,544
22 Dierkow-Neu 10,552
23 Torgelow 10,665
24 Grimmen 10,671
25 Boizenburg 10,722
26 Lankow 10,756
27 Sassnitz 10,779
28 Grevesmühlen 10,975
29 Ueckermünde 11,003
30 Weststadt 11,203
31 Ludwigslust 12,112
32 Pasewalk 12,120
33 Hagenow 12,128
34 Demmin 12,495
35 Wolgast 12,664
36 Bad Doberan 12,854
37 Bergen auf Rügen 13,457
38 Anklam 14,694
39 Ribnitz-Damgarten 17,152
41 Parchim 19,161
42 Waren 21,470
43 Neustrelitz 22,291
44 Güstrow 31,217
45 Wismar 45,255
47 Stralsund 58,976
48 Neubrandenburg 68,082
49 Schwerin 96,641
50 Rostock 198,293

The smallest cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Wittenburg has a population of just 5,041. 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 5,041 residents, Wittenburg 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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