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Smallest Cities in Budapest

Top 85 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — Budapest

1 Bókaytelep 5,113
2 Miklóstelep 5,152
3 Laposdűlő 5,324
7 Orbánhegy 6,074
9 Cinkota 6,590
10 Gloriett-telep 6,672
12 Újlak 7,041
13 Gellérthegy 7,197
14 Szemeretelep 7,455
15 Ligettelek 7,471
17 Gyárdűlő 7,486
18 Losoncinegyed 7,704
19 Felsőrákos 8,223
20 Corvinnegyed 8,508
21 Pesthidegkút 9,087
22 Orczynegyed 9,223
24 Palotanegyed 9,705
25 Rákoskert 9,792
26 Csarnoknegyed 9,888
27 Csepel-Erdősor 9,992
28 Gubacsipuszta 10,250
29 Magdolnanegyed 10,320
30 Csepel-Belváros 10,461
31 Pestújhely 10,571
32 Újpéteritelep 10,685
33 Budatétény 10,715
34 Wekerletelep 11,461
35 Pacsirtatelep 11,756
36 Istvánmező 11,794
37 Lipótváros 12,050
39 Havanna-lakótelep 13,357
40 Rákoshegy 13,614
41 Soroksár 13,985
42 Újhegy 14,857
43 Rákoscsaba 14,898
44 Sashalom 15,288
47 Mátyásföld 19,869
49 Rákosszentmihály 23,098
51 Óhegy 25,842
53 Budafok 26,782
54 Óbuda 33,836
56 Pesterzsébet 36,045
57 Újlipótváros 36,888
58 Rákospalota 38,530

The smallest cities in Budapest (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Bókaytelep has a population of just 5,113. 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 5,113 residents, Bókaytelep 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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