Smallest Cities in Brittany

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Brittany

1 Plouigneau 5,014
2 La Mézière 5,033
3 Yffiniac 5,074
4 Châteaulin 5,085
5 Scaër 5,178
6 Baud 5,206
7 Surzur 5,211
8 Laillé 5,225
9 Dol-de-Bretagne 5,394
10 Ploumagoar 5,414
11 Cancale 5,672
12 Lannilis 5,709
13 Bannalec 5,725
14 Orgères 5,732
15 Plouay 5,755
16 Briec 5,816
17 Arradon 5,835
18 Riantec 5,865
19 Grand-Champ 5,929
20 Gévezé 6,061
21 Bain-de-Bretagne 6,098
23 Guer 6,208
24 Pluneret 6,262
26 Pordic 6,359
28 Combourg 6,411
30 Vezin-le-Coquet 6,471
31 Gouesnou 6,501
32 Ploudalmézeau 6,522
34 Fouillard 6,737
35 Moëlan-sur-Mer 6,749
36 Plouguerneau 6,755
37 Ploeren 6,790
38 Montfort-sur-Meu 6,810
39 Acigné 6,874
40 Plédran 6,933
42 Theix 6,946
43 Brech 7,052
44 Guingamp 7,111
45 Trégunc 7,148
46 Pleurtuit 7,167
47 Kervignac 7,204
48 Caudan 7,206
49 Perros-Guirec 7,336
50 Paimpol 7,341
51 Carhaix-Plouguer 7,412
52 Crozon 7,499
53 Châteaubourg 7,533
54 Melesse 7,541
55 Rosporden 7,550
56 Lesneven 7,566
57 Pluvigner 7,682
58 Mordelles 7,911
59 Langueux 7,939
60 Languidic 8,042
61 Questembert 8,133
62 Vern-sur-Seiche 8,207
63 Guilers 8,268
64 Larmor-Plage 8,418
65 Séné 8,465
66 Pont-l'Abbé 8,484
67 Saint-Renan 8,577
68 Ergué-Gabéric 8,606
69 Pacé 8,608
70 Janzé 8,649
71 Plabennec 8,686
73 Quéven 8,991
74 Sarzeau 9,212
75 Liffré 9,339
76 Betton 9,343
77 Guichen 9,412
78 Landivisiau 9,426
79 Redon 9,472
80 Guidel-Plage 9,800
81 Le Rheu 9,839
82 Saint-Grégoire 9,957
83 Loudéac 9,987
84 Ploërmel 10,163
85 Fouesnant 10,436
86 Chantepie 10,670
87 Dinard 10,772
88 Châteaugiron 10,845
89 Dinan 11,003
90 Ploufragan 11,507
91 Le Relecq-Kerhuon 11,897
92 Quimperlé 12,469
93 Saint-Avé 12,470
94 Lamballe 12,579
95 Plougastel-Daoulas 13,434
96 Plouzané 13,567
98 Auray 14,207
99 Plérin 14,425
100 Pontivy 14,640

The smallest cities in Brittany (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Plouigneau has a population of just 5,014. 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 5,014 residents, Plouigneau 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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