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Smallest Cities in Canary Islands

Top 76 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — Canary Islands

2 Tinajo 5,228
4 Arafo 5,375
5 La Guancha 5,424
6 Agaete 5,459
7 Costa Calma 5,670
8 Tazacorte 5,670
9 Garachico 6,000
11 Breña Alta 7,092
12 Firgas 7,106
13 Lomo de Arico 7,189
14 Moya 7,492
15 El Paso 7,543
16 Costa Teguise 7,629
19 San Nicolás 7,950
20 Sauzal 8,172
24 Nazaret 10,000
25 Playa Blanca 10,000
26 Tegueste 10,666
27 Puerto Rico 11,000
28 Antigua 11,948
29 Santiago del Teide 12,050
30 Teror 12,449
31 Corralejo 13,618
32 Tuineje 13,632
33 Santa Úrsula 14,013
34 Guia 14,031
35 Vecindario 14,910
38 Yaiza 16,289
39 Playa del Ingles 17,158
40 Güimar 17,662
41 Santa Brígida 18,314
42 San Bartolomé 18,517
43 Teguise 19,418
44 San Isidro 19,541
45 Tías 19,849
47 Guía de Isora 20,536
48 Pájara 20,821
49 Mogán 21,690
50 Carrizal 22,000
51 Tacoronte 23,562
52 Icod de los Vinos 24,024
53 Gáldar 24,209
54 Candelaria 24,319
55 La Oliva 25,884
56 Agüimes 28,924
57 Ingenio 29,319
58 Puerto del Carmen 30,000
59 Puerto de la Cruz 32,219
60 Puerto del Rosario 35,667
61 Realejo Alto 35,963
62 Maspalomas 36,065
63 Arucas 36,259
64 Los Realejos 36,405
66 La Orotava 41,833
67 Adeje 43,204
69 Arrecife 61,351
70 Santa Lucía 71,863
71 Arona 78,614
72 Centro 88,546
73 Telde 123,265
74 La Laguna 150,661

The smallest cities in Canary Islands (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. San Juan de la Rambla has a population of just 5,007. 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 5,007 residents, San Juan de la Rambla 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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