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Smallest Cities in Denmark

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Denmark

1 Nykøbing Sjælland 20 5,002
2 Mårslet 18 5,004
3 Kolt 18 5,061
4 Hadsund 19 5,066
5 Otterup 21 5,269
6 Tune 20 5,300
7 Hornbæk 17 5,334
8 Ølstykke 17 5,348
9 Nibe 19 5,433
10 Bellinge 21 5,483
11 Hirtshals 19 5,532
12 Munkebo 21 5,571
13 Neder Holluf 21 5,612
14 Stavnsholt 17 5,658
15 Nordborg 21 5,709
16 Maribo 20 5,722
17 Kerteminde 21 5,748
18 Hellebæk 17 5,790
19 Ålsgårde 17 5,790
20 Rødekro 21 5,950
21 Assens 21 6,050
22 Hornslet 18 6,171
23 Malling 18 6,194
24 Åbybro 19 6,318
25 Skælskør 20 6,472
26 Ringe 21 6,474
27 Billund 21 6,725
28 Gilleleje 17 6,781
29 Slangerup 17 6,826
30 Hammel 18 6,854
31 Faaborg 21 6,944
32 Bramming 21 7,111
33 Skjern 18 7,145
34 Ry 18 7,151
35 Ebeltoft 18 7,204
36 Tranbjerg 18 7,307
37 Lemvig 18 7,330
38 Hasselager 18 7,437
39 Bjerringbro 18 7,437
40 Brande 18 7,449
41 Vojens 21 7,475
42 Vigerslev 17 7,526
43 Skagen 19 7,571
44 Svenstrup 19 7,650
45 Nivå 17 7,997
46 Sorø 20 7,999
47 Hinnerup 18 8,164
48 Hadsten 18 8,254
49 Ribe 21 8,257
50 Hørning 18 8,395
51 Aars 19 8,474
52 Vejen 21 8,525
53 Hundested 17 8,543
54 Trørød 17 8,576
55 Helsinge 17 8,616
56 Løgten 18 8,659
57 Måløv 17 8,787
58 Løkken 19 8,828
59 Sæby 19 8,838
60 Humlebæk 17 8,965
61 Fredensborg 17 8,965
62 Nykøbing Mors 19 9,033
63 Støvring 19 9,089
64 Smørumnedre 17 9,507
65 Kokkedal 17 9,585
66 Grindsted 21 9,750
67 Alholm 20 9,848
68 Ringkøbing 18 9,894
69 Tårnby 17 10,000
70 Jyllinge 20 10,134
71 Christianshavn 17 10,140
72 Lystrup 18 10,273
73 Kongens Lyngby 17 10,600
74 Fløng 17 11,108
75 Struer 18 11,317
76 Espergærde 17 11,358
77 Gjellerup 18 11,406
78 Brøndby Strand 17 11,915
79 Hobro 19 12,071
80 Haslev 20 12,119
81 Løsning 18 12,220
82 Tranekær 21 12,367
83 Dragør 17 12,401
84 Odder 18 12,454
85 Nakskov 20 12,495
86 Brønderslev 19 12,549
87 Frederiksværk 17 12,718
88 Værløse 17 13,069
89 Thisted 19 13,461
90 Skanderborg 18 13,543
91 Hedehusene 17 13,663
92 Rønne 17 13,807
93 Varde 21 14,039
94 Grenaa 18 14,176
95 Korsør 20 14,463
96 Ikast 18 14,692
97 Tilst 18 15,617
98 Kalundborg 20 16,211
99 Middelfart 21 16,277
100 Tønder 21 16,401

The smallest cities in Denmark (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Nykøbing Sjælland has a population of just 5,002. 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 5,002 residents, Nykøbing Sjælland 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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