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Smallest Cities in Saxony

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Saxony

1 Lauter 5,028
2 Hartenstein 5,043
3 Eibau 5,103
4 Geringswalde 5,125
5 Lunzenau 5,138
6 Belgern 5,148
7 Elsterberg 5,153
8 Breitenbrunn 5,157
9 Altenberg 5,167
10 Augustusburg 5,202
11 Dahlen 5,211
12 Bennewitz 5,211
13 Niederwiesa 5,221
14 Schönheide 5,310
15 Ehrenfriedersdorf 5,360
16 Bad Schlema 5,540
17 Neukirch/Lausitz 5,567
18 Johanngeorgenstadt 5,573
19 Cunewalde 5,601
20 Großpösna 5,608
21 Tharandt 5,624
22 Mockrehna 5,718
23 Callenberg 5,763
24 Adorf 5,806
25 Zeithain 5,839
26 Rothenburg 5,841
27 Fraureuth 5,841
28 Bernsdorf 5,871
29 Thum 5,892
30 Zschorlau 5,944
31 Olbersdorf 5,948
32 Thalheim 5,968
33 Lommatzsch 5,999
34 Wermsdorf 6,074
35 Jahnsdorf 6,117
36 Dohna 6,140
37 Kitzscher 6,152
38 Klipphausen 6,161
39 Großschirma 6,179
40 Neugersdorf 6,260
41 Wittichenau 6,261
42 Stolpen 6,284
43 Wilthen 6,304
44 Hellerau 6,335
45 Gesundbrunnen 6,420
46 Geithain 6,459
47 Großschönau 6,571
48 Eibenstock 6,706
49 Machern 6,747
50 Oberlungwitz 6,794
51 Nünchritz 6,846
52 Rochlitz 6,847
53 Leisnig 6,968
54 Böhlen 6,982
55 Burkhardtsdorf 7,067
56 Markneukirchen 7,095
57 Oederan 7,143
58 Lichtentanne 7,163
59 Hartha 7,227
60 Pulsnitz 7,301
61 Großröhrsdorf 7,306
62 Neukirchen 7,517
63 Roßwein 7,568
64 Rodewisch 7,577
65 Nossen 7,588
66 Groitzsch 7,607
67 Sohland 7,682
68 Radeburg 7,812
69 Lugau 7,907
70 Frohburg 7,983
71 Moritzburg 8,085
72 Lengenfeld 8,141
73 Colditz 8,374
74 Borsdorf 8,489
75 Naunhof 8,753
76 Zwenkau 8,905
77 Reinsdorf 8,907
78 Ebersbach 8,952
79 Bad Düben 8,998
80 Waldheim 9,001
81 Bad Lausick 9,026
82 Breitenfeld 9,043
83 Sebnitz 9,114
84 Klingenthal 9,132
85 Treuen 9,189
86 Großzschocher 9,269
87 Kirchberg 9,400
88 Hainichen 9,511
89 Falkenstein 9,528
90 Brandis 9,728
91 Friedrichstadt 9,887
92 Ottendorf-Okrilla 10,093
93 Lößnitz 10,433
94 Weinböhla 10,456
95 Penig 10,557
96 Bischofswerda 10,788
97 Bannewitz 10,851
98 Dippoldiswalde 10,959
99 Kleinzschocher 11,031
100 Lichtenstein 11,087

The smallest cities in Saxony (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Lauter has a population of just 5,028. 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 5,028 residents, Lauter 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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