Smallest Cities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Nouvelle-Aquitaine

1 Mios 5,002

2 Ambazac 5,004

3 Bidart 5,021

4 Marennes 5,027

5 Foulayronnes 5,055

6 Bizanos 5,055

7 Casteljaloux 5,056

8 Arès 5,081

9 Pons 5,111

10 Bazas 5,131

11 Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire 5,184

12 Nueil-les-Aubiers 5,195

13 Salies-de-Béarn 5,235

14 Le Teich 5,237

15 Blaye 5,277

16 Dompierre-sur-Mer 5,295

17 La Souterraine 5,311

18 Égletons 5,316

19 Gan 5,373

20 Saint-Georges-de-Didonne 5,406

21 Lesparre-Médoc 5,406

22 Feytiat 5,437

23 Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc 5,440

24 Canéjan 5,513

25 Audenge 5,522

26 Naintré 5,644

27 Montpon-Ménestérol 5,658

28 Aixe-sur-Vienne 5,661

29 Ustaritz 5,662

30 Lanton 5,765

31 Pauillac 5,792

32 Saujon 5,803

33 Fumel 5,816

34 Surgères 5,888

35 Le Pian-Médoc 5,897

36 Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse 5,898

37 Le Palais-sur-Vienne 5,944

38 Nieul-sur-Mer 6,058

39 Châtelaillon-Plage 6,059

40 Bon-Encontre 6,076

41 Jaunay-Clan 6,097

42 Migné 6,164

43 Aire-sur-l'Adour 6,215

44 Gond-Pontouvre 6,218

45 Hasparren 6,250

46 Terrasson-Lavilledieu 6,371

47 Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot 6,420

48 Périgny 6,460

49 Mimizan 6,565

50 Artigues-près-Bordeaux 6,582

51 Soustons 6,738

52 Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron 6,751

53 Carbon-Blanc 6,760

54 Martignas-sur-Jalle 6,803

55 Ciboure 6,814

56 Saint-Jean-d'Illac 6,826

57 Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente 6,832

58 Trélissac 6,867

59 Couzeix 6,942

60 Lagord 6,987

61 Jurançon 7,041

62 Saint-Jean-d'Angély 7,066

63 Langon 7,102

64 Malemort-sur-Corrèze 7,124

65 Parempuyre 7,143

66 Tonnay-Charente 7,229

67 Capbreton 7,387

68 Biganos 7,521

69 Bassens 7,521

70 Chauvigny 7,526

71 Boucau 7,532

72 Urrugne 7,580

73 La Couronne 7,590

74 Ruelle-sur-Touvre 7,597

75 Saint-Benoît 7,598

76 Saint-Pierre-du-Mont 7,660

77 Saint-Loubès 7,678

78 Coutras 7,682

79 Nérac 7,688

80 Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche 7,895

81 Montmorillon 7,960

82 Isle 8,085

83 Mourenx 8,109

84 Aytré 8,335

85 Le Taillan-Médoc 8,505

86 Loudun 8,510

87 Le Haillan 8,880

88 Léognan 8,890

89 Coulounieix-Chamiers 9,103

90 Buxerolles 9,415

91 Le Passage 9,434

92 Lescar 9,710

93 Tonneins 9,823

94 Panazol 10,055

95 Andernos-les-Bains 10,236

96 Biscarrosse 10,716

97 Sarlat-la-Canéda 11,126

98 Soyaux 11,220

99 Ussel 11,384

100 Thouars 11,517

The smallest cities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Mios has a population of just 5,002. 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 5,002 residents, Mios 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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