Smallest Cities in Grand Est

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Grand Est

2 Rambervillers 5,018
3 Longuyon 5,134
5 Munster 5,162
6 Seichamps 5,165
8 Briey 5,200
10 Blotzheim 5,282
11 Gambsheim 5,312
12 Mundolsheim 5,322
13 Pompey 5,341
14 Commercy 5,350
15 Horbourg-Wihr 5,358
16 Heillecourt 5,414
17 Reichshoffen 5,418
18 Nilvange 5,430
19 Rosheim 5,457
20 Nogent-sur-Seine 5,537
21 Faulquemont 5,553
22 Liverdun 5,580
23 Sausheim 5,666
24 Altkirch 5,687
25 Marange-Silvange 5,708
26 Revin 5,716
27 Vendenheim 5,757
28 Mondelange 5,761
29 Wasselonne 5,780
31 Saint-Memmie 5,833
32 Fismes 5,850
33 Oberhausbergen 5,857
34 La Wantzenau 5,864
35 Raon-l'Étape 5,886
36 Audun-le-Tiche 5,935
37 Benfeld 5,973
38 Mutzig 6,087
40 Barr 6,343
41 Givet 6,364
42 Algrange 6,375
43 Brunstatt 6,405
44 Frouard 6,444
45 Cormontreuil 6,534
47 Champigneulles 6,551
48 Terville 6,667
49 Nouzonville 6,817
50 Lutterbach 6,851
51 Neuves-Maisons 6,971
52 Homécourt 6,971
53 Petite-Rosselle 6,973
54 Ludres 6,974
55 Bétheny 6,975
56 Soultz-Haut-Rhin 7,012
57 Uckange 7,021
58 Jœuf 7,064
59 Farébersviller 7,068
60 Eckbolsheim 7,157
61 Ensisheim 7,306
62 Moyeuvre-Grande 7,311
64 Remiremont 7,388
65 Langres 7,421
66 Rethel 7,444
67 Huningue 7,487
68 Wissembourg 7,566
69 Gérardmer 7,581
70 Hettange-Grande 7,772
71 Malzéville 7,820
72 Geispolsheim 7,919
73 Neufchâteau 8,047
74 Jarny 8,050
75 Wintzenheim 8,059
76 Guénange 8,083
77 Talange 8,175
79 Thann 8,429
81 Thaon-les-Vosges 8,547
82 Golbey 8,623
83 Essey-lès-Nancy 8,670
84 Tomblaine 9,117
86 Hagondange 9,278
87 Molsheim 9,318
88 Rombas 9,371
89 Hombourg-Haut 9,702
90 Saint-Max 9,913
91 Maxéville 10,090
92 Villerupt 10,102
93 Wittelsheim 10,220
95 Sainte-Savine 10,289
96 Pfastatt 10,314
97 Brumath 10,499
98 Florange 10,758
99 Tinqueux 10,771
100 Erstein 10,790

The smallest cities in Grand Est (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Blénod-lès-Pont-à-Mousson 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, Blénod-lès-Pont-à-Mousson 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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