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Smallest Cities in Germany

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Germany

1 Tönning 10 5,008
2 Heideck 02 5,011
3 Karlshuld 02 5,012
4 Rennertshofen 02 5,013
5 Nassau 08 5,015
6 Zapfendorf 02 5,017
7 Lamme 06 5,017
8 Bad Lauchstädt 14 5,018
9 Mittenaar 05 5,020
10 Krauchenwies 01 5,020
11 Waldkappel 05 5,022
12 Oberviechtach 02 5,022
13 Lichtenau 01 5,023
14 Lauter 13 5,028
15 Contwig 08 5,029
16 Schilksee 10 5,030
17 Seubersdorf 02 5,035
18 Niederfischbach 08 5,035
19 Kippenheim 01 5,040
20 Wittenburg 12 5,041
21 Ranstadt 05 5,042
22 Hartenstein 13 5,043
23 Nandlstadt 02 5,044
24 Steinbach-Hallenberg 15 5,053
25 Nackenheim 08 5,054
26 Heroldsbach 02 5,058
27 Egling 02 5,061
28 Ahlerstedt 06 5,063
29 Mömlingen 02 5,066
30 Hammerbrook 04 5,069
31 Eckersdorf 02 5,071
32 Bruckberg 02 5,071
33 Todtnau 01 5,072
34 Lensahn 10 5,085
35 Molfsee 10 5,086
36 Wannweil 01 5,092
37 Hohenwestedt 10 5,092
38 Gschwend 01 5,092
39 Mudau 01 5,094
40 Waldbüttelbrunn 02 5,099
41 Oberding 02 5,101
42 Neudenau 01 5,102
43 Eibau 13 5,103
44 Wilhermsdorf 02 5,105
45 Forchtenberg 01 5,105
46 Rottach-Egern 02 5,106
47 Waldfischbach-Burgalben 08 5,111
48 Lenzkirch 01 5,111
49 Trappenkamp 10 5,113
50 Rotthalmünster 02 5,115
51 Petersaurach 02 5,116
52 Schöllnach 02 5,120
53 Hebertshausen 02 5,121
54 Geringswalde 13 5,125
55 Großheubach 02 5,126
56 Kusel 08 5,134
57 Lunzenau 13 5,138
58 Weitnau 02 5,143
59 Reichenau 01 5,144
60 Bredstedt 10 5,146
61 Belgern 13 5,148
62 Freren 06 5,150
63 Dornheim 05 5,150
64 Oberthulba 02 5,151
65 Elsterberg 13 5,153
66 Munderkingen 01 5,156
67 Breitenbrunn 13 5,157
68 Schwarmstedt 06 5,159
69 Langquaid 02 5,159
70 Braunlage 06 5,159
71 Lübars 16 5,160
72 Rot am See 01 5,166
73 Moosinning 02 5,166
74 Altenberg 13 5,167
75 Uelsen 06 5,171
76 Jestetten 01 5,171
77 Affing 02 5,171
78 Weßling 02 5,172
79 Hitzacker 06 5,173
80 Satteldorf 01 5,176
81 Peitz 11 5,179
82 Sankt Johann 01 5,181
83 Bischofsheim in der Rhön 02 5,181
84 Weitramsdorf 02 5,183
85 Horst 10 5,183
86 Borkum 06 5,186
87 Rangendingen 01 5,187
88 Kirchheim am Neckar 01 5,193
89 Herbstein 05 5,198
90 Sersheim 01 5,199
91 Hofheim in Unterfranken 02 5,199
92 Münstertal/Schwarzwald 01 5,199
93 Wirges 08 5,201
94 Augustusburg 13 5,202
95 Hollfeld 02 5,206
96 Ochtendung 08 5,207
97 Grebenhain 05 5,207
98 Umkirch 01 5,208
99 Schliengen 01 5,208
100 Esterwegen 06 5,208

The smallest cities in Germany (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Tönning has a population of just 5,008. 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 5,008 residents, Tönning 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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