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Smallest Cities in Rheinland-Pfalz

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — Rheinland-Pfalz

1 Nassau 5,015
2 Contwig 5,029
3 Niederfischbach 5,035
4 Nackenheim 5,054
6 Kusel 5,134
7 Wirges 5,201
8 Ochtendung 5,207
9 Otterberg 5,215
10 Cochem 5,215
11 Kastellaun 5,285
12 Waldsee 5,384
13 Waldmohr 5,426
14 Lingenfeld 5,433
16 Prüm 5,471
17 Hagenbach 5,495
18 Hachenburg 5,690
19 Dudenhofen 5,709
20 Hermeskeil 5,710
21 Rockenhausen 5,744
22 Bad Hönningen 5,772
23 Plaidt 5,797
24 Bad Marienberg 5,838
25 Westerburg 5,863
27 Linz am Rhein 6,008
28 Traben-Trarbach 6,018
29 Dierdorf 6,023
31 Lambsheim 6,104
32 Saarburg 6,222
33 Mudersbach 6,358
34 Altenkirchen 6,385
35 Bad Sobernheim 6,479
36 Schweich 6,533
37 Gau-Algesheim 6,553
38 Polch 6,590
39 Edenkoben 6,668
40 Oppenheim 6,789
41 Bernkastel-Kues 6,880
42 Maxdorf 6,882
43 Bodenheim 6,907
44 Birkenfeld 6,947
45 Jockgrim 6,970
46 Heidesheim 6,976
47 Asbach 7,060
50 Herdorf 7,239
52 Ober-Saulheim 7,325
53 Neuhofen 7,326
55 Rodalben 7,638
56 Weißenthurm 7,639
57 Bad Bergzabern 7,641
58 Gerolstein 7,664
59 Wörrstadt 7,668
60 Nierstein 7,729
62 Altrip 7,802
63 Rülzheim 7,917
64 Simmern 7,979
67 Kandel 8,385
68 Bellheim 8,494
69 Nieder-Olm 8,511
70 Daun 8,523
71 Wissen 8,547
72 Budenheim 8,598
73 Osthofen 8,758
74 Kirn 8,762
75 Mendig 8,813
76 Vallendar 8,959
77 Bad Breisig 8,959
78 Landstuhl 8,989
79 Ehrang 9,175
80 Kirchen 9,342
81 Bad Ems 9,735
83 Eisenberg 10,006
84 Bobenheim-Roxheim 10,106
85 Herxheim am Berg 10,424
86 Mülheim-Kärlich 10,451
87 Betzdorf 10,560
88 Limburgerhof 10,753
89 Böhl-Iggelheim 10,797
90 Diez 10,822
91 Morbach 11,149
92 Montabaur 12,345
93 Mutterstadt 12,383
94 Bitburg 12,908
95 Grünstadt 13,424
96 Boppard 16,215
97 Remagen 16,280
98 Wörth am Rhein 17,272
99 Bendorf 17,495
100 Gartenstadt 17,745

The smallest cities in Rheinland-Pfalz (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Nassau has a population of just 5,015. 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 5,015 residents, Nassau 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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