Smallest Cities in Castille and León

Top 46 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Castille and León

1 Peñafiel 5,015
3 Guijuelo 5,120
6 Cigales 5,280
7 Medina de Pomar 5,310
8 Almazán 5,347
9 Guardo 5,502
10 Venta de Baños 5,930
13 Iscar 6,326
14 Briviesca 6,350
15 Zaratán 6,386
17 Bembibre 7,217
19 Tudela de Duero 7,759
20 Arévalo 7,851
21 Toro 7,944
22 Tordesillas 7,951
23 Cuéllar 8,329
24 Cistérniga 9,032
25 La Bañeza 9,717
26 Astorga 9,921
27 Ciudad Rodrigo 10,934
28 Béjar 11,515
30 Benavente 17,217
31 Medina del Campo 19,740
33 Laguna de Duero 22,164
34 Miranda de Ebro 25,522
35 Aranda de Duero 32,728
36 Ponferrada 38,961
37 Soria 39,788
38 Segovia 48,514
39 Ávila 57,138
40 Zamora 59,150
41 Gamonal 60,000
42 Palencia 76,315
43 León 115,184
44 Salamanca 143,954
45 Burgos 168,672
46 Valladolid 292,417

The smallest cities in Castille and León (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Peñafiel 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, Peñafiel 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.

Browse Rankings by Region

Spain - By Region

Andalusia Aragon Asturias Balearic Islands Basque Country Canary Islands Cantabria Castille and León Castille-La Mancha Catalonia Extremadura Galicia La Rioja Madrid Murcia Navarre Valencia

By Country

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Netherlands Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe