Smallest Cities in Hauts-de-France

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Hauts-de-France

1 Petite-Forêt 5,017

2 Cucq 5,050

3 Lambres-lez-Douai 5,057

4 Santes 5,069

5 Saint-Étienne-au-Mont 5,078

6 Leffrinckoucke 5,095

7 Desvres 5,109

8 Haillicourt 5,121

9 Longueau 5,180

10 Douvrin 5,199

11 Wormhout 5,216

12 La Gorgue 5,327

13 Blendecques 5,331

14 Guînes 5,342

15 Fenain 5,346

16 Bauvin 5,426

17 Dechy 5,439

18 Ostricourt 5,522

19 Wallers 5,546

20 Flines-lez-Raches 5,567

21 Thourotte 5,581

22 Dainville 5,587

23 Mouy 5,588

24 Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise 5,603

25 Sainghin-en-Weppes 5,611

26 Noyelles-Godault 5,624

27 Flers-en-Escrebieux 5,669

28 Annezin 5,672

29 Gauchy 5,676

30 Loison-sous-Lens 5,683

31 Oye-Plage 5,683

32 Le Touquet-Paris-Plage 5,696

33 Ham 5,698

34 Saint-Laurent-Blangy 5,713

35 Saint-Just-en-Chaussée 5,756

36 Dourges 5,761

37 Saint-Nicolas 5,791

38 Ferrière-la-Grande 5,834

39 Roost-Warendin 5,875

40 Templeuve-en-Pévèle 5,901

41 Coulogne 5,979

42 Estaires 5,979

43 La Bassée 6,027

44 Guise 6,033

45 Calonne-Ricouart 6,099

46 Grand-Fort-Philippe 6,188

47 Sains-en-Gohelle 6,196

48 Marles-les-Mines 6,198

49 Quiévrechain 6,201

50 Courcelles-lès-Lens 6,205

51 Villers-Saint-Paul 6,216

52 Doullens 6,295

53 Bohain-en-Vermandois 6,299

54 Trith-Saint-Léger 6,357

55 Lesquin 6,424

56 Corbie 6,486

57 Grenay 6,491

58 Quesnoy-sur-Deûle 6,496

59 Montdidier 6,556

60 Lallaing 6,573

61 Hersin-Coupigny 6,609

62 Loon-Plage 6,640

63 Roye 6,655

64 Pecquencourt 6,703

65 Vendin-le-Vieil 6,713

66 Liancourt 6,758

67 Leforest 6,843

68 Fouquières-lès-Lens 7,008

69 Margny-lès-Compiègne 7,011

70 Cuincy 7,048

71 Bourbourg 7,059

72 Loos-en-Gohelle 7,150

73 Divion 7,290

74 Feignies 7,370

75 Louvroil 7,446

76 Téteghem 7,465

77 Noyelles-sous-Lens 7,467

78 Waziers 7,498

79 Fresnes-sur-Escaut 7,573

80 Mazingarbe 7,587

81 Houdain 7,622

82 Nieppe 7,638

83 Wimereux 7,663

84 Achicourt 7,683

85 Orchies 7,692

86 Barlin 7,734

87 Pérenchies 7,761

88 Wavrin 7,770

89 Beuvrages 7,834

90 Auby 7,836

91 Linselles 8,049

92 Houplines 8,119

93 Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes 8,172

94 Cappelle-la-Grande 8,293

95 Libercourt 8,443

96 Billy-Montigny 8,533

97 Lamorlaye 8,540

98 Wambrechies 8,699

99 Onnaing 8,703

100 Wingles 8,815

The smallest cities in Hauts-de-France (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Petite-Forêt has a population of just 5,017. 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 5,017 residents, Petite-Forêt 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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