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Smallest Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — North Rhine-Westphalia

1 Zons 5,452
2 Sölde 5,605
3 Sinnersdorf 5,727
4 Bövinghausen 5,760
5 Rombergpark-Lücklemberg 5,900
6 Linn 5,911
7 Sölderholz 5,925
8 Lindenhorst 6,005
9 Oestrich 6,210
10 Laer 6,256
11 Milse 6,265
12 Groß Reken 6,310
13 Beelen 6,344
14 Nette 6,355
15 Ladbergen 6,414
16 Metelen 6,490
17 Mehrhoog 6,520
18 Obernbeck 6,523
19 Rheurdt 6,669
20 Legden 6,725
21 Neue Kolonie Westhausen 6,735
22 Rahm 6,820
23 Horstmar 6,822
24 Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde 6,860
25 Derne 6,950
26 Nieheim 6,961
27 Westerfilde 6,965
28 Oberkassel 7,000
29 Horn 7,018
30 Saerbeck 7,027
31 Wellinghofen 7,160
32 Buchforst 7,177
33 Kurl-Husen 7,235
34 Aldenhoven 7,364
35 Wambel 7,580
36 Herscheid 7,658
37 Inden 7,683
38 Erndtebrück 7,685
39 Wahn-Heide 7,692
40 Wachtendonk 7,823
41 Kornharpen 7,856
42 Wettringen 7,897
43 Nettersheim 7,901
44 Ludenberg 7,907
45 Heiden 8,147
46 Schöppingen 8,165
47 Barop 8,170
48 Eichlinghofen 8,170
49 Überruhr-Holthausen 8,176
50 Roetgen 8,177
51 Langenberg 8,207
52 Heek 8,272
53 Medebach 8,276
54 Friesdorf 8,373
55 Titz 8,461
56 Benninghofen 8,575
57 Hellenthal 8,582
58 Sonsbeck 8,604
59 Uedem 8,619
60 Dörentrup 8,713
61 Bayenthal 8,714
62 Borgholzhausen 8,754
63 Blankenheim 8,770
64 Lienen 8,797
65 Holzen 8,805
66 Willebadessen 8,821
67 Eil 8,849
68 Asseln 8,850
69 Südlohn 9,024
70 Vettweiß 9,116
71 Schlangen 9,137
72 Roxel 9,184
73 Breckerfeld 9,217
74 Eslohe 9,304
75 Waldfeucht 9,305
76 Schieder-Schwalenberg 9,443
77 Nordwalde 9,453
78 Barntrup 9,513
79 Tecklenburg 9,552
80 Everswinkel 9,576
81 Brechten 9,635
82 Borgentreich 9,713
83 Altenbeken 9,716
84 Marten 9,755
85 Altenberge 9,796
86 Kranenburg 9,797
87 Augustdorf 9,889
88 Kaldenkirchen 10,090
89 Rödinghausen 10,101
90 Weeze 10,131
91 Worringen 10,193
92 Nordkirchen 10,231
93 Mengenich 10,350
94 Schüren 10,405
95 Ossendorf 10,596
96 Ostbevern 10,644
97 Nideggen 10,727
98 Ruppichteroth 10,749
99 Anröchte 10,847
100 Rath 11,000

The smallest cities in North Rhine-Westphalia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Zons has a population of just 5,452. 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 5,452 residents, Zons 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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