Smallest Cities in Saxony

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Saxony

1 Lauter 5,028
2 Hartenstein 5,043
3 Geringswalde 5,125
4 Lunzenau 5,138
5 Elsterberg 5,153
6 Breitenbrunn 5,157
7 Altenberg 5,167
8 Dahlen 5,211
9 Bennewitz 5,211
10 Niederwiesa 5,221
11 Schönheide 5,310
13 Neukirch/Lausitz 5,567
15 Cunewalde 5,601
16 Großpösna 5,608
17 Weischlitz 5,617
18 Tharandt 5,624
19 Mockrehna 5,718
20 Callenberg 5,763
21 Adorf 5,806
22 Zeithain 5,839
23 Rothenburg 5,841
24 Fraureuth 5,841
25 Bernsdorf 5,871
26 Thum 5,892
27 Zschorlau 5,944
28 Olbersdorf 5,948
29 Thalheim 5,968
30 Lommatzsch 5,999
31 Wermsdorf 6,074
32 Jahnsdorf 6,117
33 Dohna 6,140
34 Kitzscher 6,152
35 Klipphausen 6,161
36 Großschirma 6,179
37 Neugersdorf 6,260
38 Wittichenau 6,261
39 Wilthen 6,304
40 Hellerau 6,335
41 Gesundbrunnen 6,420
42 Geithain 6,459
43 Großschönau 6,571
44 Eibenstock 6,706
45 Machern 6,747
46 Oberlungwitz 6,794
47 Nünchritz 6,846
48 Rochlitz 6,847
49 Leisnig 6,968
50 Böhlen 6,982
51 Markneukirchen 7,061
52 Burkhardtsdorf 7,067
53 Oederan 7,143
54 Lichtentanne 7,163
55 Hartha 7,227
56 Pulsnitz 7,301
57 Großröhrsdorf 7,306
58 Neukirchen 7,517
59 Roßwein 7,568
60 Rodewisch 7,577
61 Nossen 7,588
62 Groitzsch 7,607
63 Sohland 7,682
64 Bad Düben 7,713
65 Radeburg 7,812
66 Lugau 7,907
67 Frohburg 7,983
68 Moritzburg 8,085
69 Lengenfeld 8,141
70 Colditz 8,374
71 Borsdorf 8,489
72 Naunhof 8,753
73 Zwenkau 8,905
74 Reinsdorf 8,907
75 Ebersbach 8,952
76 Waldheim 9,001
77 Bad Lausick 9,026
78 Breitenfeld 9,043
79 Sebnitz 9,114
80 Klingenthal 9,132
81 Treuen 9,189
82 Großzschocher 9,269
83 Kirchberg 9,400
84 Hainichen 9,511
85 Falkenstein 9,528
86 Brandis 9,728
87 Friedrichstadt 9,887
88 Ottendorf-Okrilla 10,093
89 Lößnitz 10,433
90 Penig 10,557
91 Weinböhla 10,659
92 Bischofswerda 10,788
93 Bannewitz 10,851
94 Dippoldiswalde 10,959
95 Kleinzschocher 11,031
96 Lichtenstein 11,087
97 Niesky 11,111
98 Flöha 11,143
99 Olbernhau 11,162
100 Stollberg 11,235

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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