Smallest Cities in Galicia

Top 83 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Galicia

1 Outeiro de Rei 5,001
2 Fisterra 5,005
3 Illa de Arousa 5,020
4 Ribadavia 5,028
5 Vedra 5,069
6 Miño 5,092
7 Carnota 5,171
8 Ares 5,342
9 Poio 5,415
11 Abegondo 5,454
12 Meaño 5,505
13 Mugardos 5,514
14 Mazaricos 5,523
15 Carral 5,525
16 Celanova 5,533
17 Castro de Rei 5,685
18 Castro 5,822
19 Guitiriz 6,033
20 Tui 6,280
21 Camariñas 6,440
22 Bergondo 6,446
23 Arzúa 6,597
24 Cambados 6,789
26 Malpica 6,832
27 Valdoviño 6,838
28 Negreira 6,877
29 O Grove 7,036
30 Redondela 7,182
31 Cedeira 7,455
32 Cee 7,576
33 Coristanco 7,674
34 Porriño 8,152
35 A Estrada 8,328
36 Burela de Cabo 8,338
37 Padrón 9,039
38 Chantada 9,339
39 Ribadeo 9,343
42 Porto do Son 9,613
43 Foz 9,642
44 Muros 9,999
45 Xinzo de Limia 10,161
46 Santa Comba 10,487
48 Lalín 11,170
49 Laracha 11,302
51 Ponteareas 11,635
52 Rianxo 11,769
53 Ordes 12,632
54 Sarria 13,508
55 Betanzos 13,680
56 Verín 13,817
57 O Carballiño 13,939
58 Fene 14,165
59 Vilalba 14,226
60 Sada 14,487
61 Marín 15,707
62 Viveiro 16,238
63 Teo 17,807
64 Nigrán 18,021
65 Boiro 18,883
66 Moaña 19,014
67 Monforte de Lemos 19,546
69 Cambre 23,231
71 Ribeira 27,518
72 Arteixo 29,762
73 Culleredo 30,221
74 Carballo 31,261
75 Oleiros 35,559
76 Narón 37,712
77 Pontevedra 63,149
78 Ferrol 66,799
79 Ourense 97,051
80 Lugo 98,025
82 Vigo 199,550
83 A Coruña 250,438

The smallest cities in Galicia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Outeiro de Rei has a population of just 5,001. 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 5,001 residents, Outeiro de Rei 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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