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Smallest Cities in Wales

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Smallest Cities — Wales

1 Gresford 5,010
2 Hengoed 5,044
3 Abercanaid 5,061
4 Cardigan 5,301
5 Llandrindod Wells 5,309
6 Cwmafan 5,336
7 Glyn-neath 5,419
8 Pentre 5,424
9 Ruthin 5,461
10 Blaenavon 5,647
11 Brynamman 5,693
12 Coedpoeth 5,723
13 Llanharan 5,755
14 Pontyclun 5,794
15 Undy 5,914
16 Magor 5,941
17 Crumlin 5,947
18 Welshpool 5,948
19 Porth 5,970
20 Broughton 5,974
21 Abercynon 5,983
22 Treherbert 6,011
23 Rhoose 6,160
24 New Inn 6,349
25 Abertridwr 6,504
26 Newbridge 6,509
27 Thornhill 6,635
28 Brynna 6,686
29 Holywell 6,969
30 Landore 7,176
31 Hirwaun 7,247
32 Ferndale 7,338
33 Pembroke 7,552
34 Dinas Powys 7,738
35 Treorchy 8,105
36 Beddau 8,134
37 Bedwas 8,242
38 Brecon 8,250
39 Ystradgynlais 8,267
40 Burry Port 8,310
41 Denbigh 8,514
42 Rhymney 8,537
43 Caerleon 8,747
44 Llandaff 8,776
45 Pontarddulais 9,073
46 Pencoed 9,166
47 Tonyrefail 9,317
48 Deganwy 9,429
49 Caernarfon 9,730
50 Pembroke Dock 9,753
51 Mold 10,058
52 Aberkenfig 10,083
53 Monmouth 10,110
54 Abercarn 10,118
55 Ystalyfera 10,218
56 Abertillery 10,946
57 Mountain Ash 11,230
58 Newtown 11,357
59 Rhiwbina 11,369
60 Caldicot 11,373
61 Holyhead 11,431
62 Treharris 12,352
63 Nelson 12,857
64 Bargoed 13,412
65 Milford Haven 13,582
66 Pyle 13,701
67 Whitchurch 13,974
68 Llantwit Major 14,384
69 Llantrisant 14,422
70 Haverfordwest 14,596
71 Abergavenny 14,651
72 Tredegar 14,855
73 Brynmawr 14,924
74 Llandudno 15,371
75 Blackwood 15,476
76 Porthcawl 15,672
77 Carmarthen 15,854
78 Chepstow 16,169
79 Gelligaer 17,376
80 Abergele 17,769
81 Brymbo 18,111
82 Bangor 18,322
83 Prestatyn 18,701
84 Aberystwyth 18,749
85 Clydach 19,307
86 Risca 20,443
87 Gorseinon 20,581
88 Maesteg 21,001
89 Penarth 23,437
90 Ammanford 23,709
91 Rhosllannerchrugog 25,362
92 Hawarden 25,513
93 Rhyl 25,874
94 Flint 26,442
95 Pontypridd 30,420
96 Caerphilly 31,060
97 Aberdare 31,135
98 Deeside 32,000
99 Ebbw Vale 33,068
100 Colwyn Bay 34,284

The smallest cities in Wales (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Gresford has a population of just 5,010. 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 5,010 residents, Gresford 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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