Smallest Cities in Hauts-de-France

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Hauts-de-France

1 Lestrem 5,009
2 Petite-Forêt 5,017
4 Laventie 5,044
5 Billy-Berclau 5,093
6 Haillicourt 5,121
7 Cucq 5,129
8 Brebières 5,283
9 Audruicq 5,309
10 Mouy 5,319
11 Fenain 5,346
12 Calonne-Ricouart 5,369
14 Wervicq-Sud 5,426
15 Bauvin 5,426
16 Dechy 5,439
17 Guînes 5,479
18 Wallers 5,546
20 Wormhout 5,584
21 Dainville 5,587
24 La Gorgue 5,616
25 Noyelles-Godault 5,624
26 Santes 5,652
28 Annezin 5,672
29 Gauchy 5,676
30 Longueau 5,680
31 Loison-sous-Lens 5,683
32 Oye-Plage 5,683
33 Ham 5,698
35 Doullens 5,751
36 Saint-Nicolas 5,791
39 Douvrin 5,867
40 Roost-Warendin 5,875
42 Quiévrechain 5,949
43 Coulogne 5,979
44 Corbie 5,982
46 Pecquencourt 6,092
47 Ostricourt 6,097
48 Dourges 6,139
49 Sains-en-Gohelle 6,196
50 Marles-les-Mines 6,198
52 Wimereux 6,256
54 Grenay 6,491
55 Estaires 6,525
56 Montdidier 6,556
57 Lallaing 6,573
58 Hersin-Coupigny 6,609
59 Loon-Plage 6,640
60 La Bassée 6,650
61 Roye 6,655
62 Feignies 6,703
63 Liancourt 6,785
64 Loos-en-Gohelle 6,799
66 Leforest 6,843
68 Téteghem 6,926
69 Bourbourg 6,931
71 Cuincy 7,048
72 Auby 7,083
73 Divion 7,290
74 Barlin 7,331
75 Louvroil 7,446
76 Waziers 7,498
78 Houdain 7,622
79 Pérenchies 7,761
80 Nieppe 7,764
81 Wavrin 7,770
82 Beuvrages 7,834
83 Achicourt 7,873
84 Houplines 7,921
85 Billy-Montigny 7,937
86 Libercourt 7,973
87 Linselles 8,161
89 Mazingarbe 8,217
91 Orchies 8,396
92 Hirson 8,469
93 Vendin-le-Vieil 8,536
94 Aulnoye-Aymeries 8,612
95 Isbergues 8,650
97 Onnaing 8,703
98 Le Portel 8,768
99 Wingles 8,815
100 Gouvieux 8,867

The smallest cities in Hauts-de-France (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Lestrem has a population of just 5,009. 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 5,009 residents, Lestrem 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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