Smallest Cities in East Java

Top 73 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — East Java

1 Ngawi 22,412

2 Gongdanglegi Kulon 22,468

3 Kamal 22,515

4 Gambiran Satu 22,525

5 Ngoro 22,871

6 Dampit 23,094

7 Mojoagung 23,534

8 Kalianget 23,897

9 Prigen 24,164

10 Soko 25,494

11 Ngunut 26,297

12 Driyorejo 26,827

13 Babat 27,038

14 Paciran 27,072

15 Kraksaan 28,248

16 Trenggalek 29,083

17 Wongsorejo 29,193

18 Singojuruh 29,418

19 Pakisaji 30,213

20 Panarukan 30,749

21 Boyolangu 32,287

22 Tanggulangin 32,866

23 Pandaan 34,184

24 Sumberpucung 35,285

25 Srono 36,260

26 Krian 38,603

27 Diwek 41,719

28 Panji 42,789

29 Kencong 43,046

30 Balung 47,631

31 Buduran 48,152

32 Gampengrejo 49,118

33 Sangkapura 50,612

34 Kepanjen 51,919

35 Sampang 53,269

36 Besuki 55,465

37 Pare 56,699

38 Lamongan 59,224

39 Kertosono 60,782

40 Tulangan Utara 63,889

41 Muncar 64,537

42 Tulungagung 65,262

43 Nganjuk 69,011

44 Bondowoso 69,783

45 Gresik 73,629

46 Kebomas 75,982

47 Tuban 76,242

48 Ponorogo 79,026

49 Gedangan 79,230

50 Genteng 79,652

51 Kedungwaru 80,257

52 Sumenep 84,656

53 Bangkalan 86,250

54 Bojonegoro 86,568

55 Pamekasan 92,447

56 Lawang 112,540

57 Banyuwangi 117,558

58 Bangil 120,551

59 Lumajang 123,626

60 Jombang 126,465

61 Sidoarjo 139,189

62 Mojokerto 141,785

63 Blitar 150,371

64 Singosari 180,740

65 Madiun 202,544

66 Pasuruan 212,466

67 Batu 221,714

68 Kediri 235,143

69 Probolinggo 246,980

70 Jember 298,585

71 Situbondo 685,967

72 Malang 847,182

73 Surabaya 2,874,314

The smallest cities in East Java (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Ngawi has a population of just 22,412. 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 22,412 residents, Ngawi 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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