Smallest Cities in Northern District

Top 59 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Northern District

1 Ka‘abiyya 5,504
2 Kfar Veradim 5,531
3 ‘Eilabun 5,812
4 Buqei‘a 6,026
6 Shlomi 6,172
7 Jūlis 6,465
8 Yirkā 6,465
9 Ḥurfeish 6,581
10 Yanuh-Jat 6,679
11 Yanuah Jat 6,679
12 Sha‘av 7,381
13 Rama 7,728
15 Ramat Yishay 8,070
16 Dabbūrīya 8,305
17 ‘Ilūṭ 8,356
18 Zarzir 8,412
19 Bi’na 8,537
20 Deir el Asad 8,537
21 Kisra - Sume'a 9,108
23 Kfar Yasif 9,587
24 Bu'ayna-Nujaydat 9,812
25 Bu‘eina 9,812
26 Bīr el Maksūr 9,960
27 Deir Ḥannā 10,599
28 Majdal Shams 11,405
29 Beit Jann 12,307
30 I‘billīn 12,990
31 Naḥf 13,558
32 Abū Sinān 13,694
33 Kābūl 14,100
34 Iksāl 14,245
35 Majd el Kurūm 14,774
36 ‘Ein Māhil 15,000
37 Maale Iron 15,642
38 Bet She’an 18,200
39 Yāfā 18,234
40 Er Reina 19,001
41 Kafr Mandā 20,188
42 Judeida Makr 21,508
43 Qiryat Shmona 22,600
44 Kafr Kannā 22,751
45 maalot Tarshīhā 23,550
46 Maghār 23,624
47 Yoqneam 24,158
48 Migdal Ha‘Emeq 25,675
49 Sakhnīn 32,743
50 Tamra 34,000
51 Safed 35,700
52 Naẕerat ‘Illit 41,200
53 Shefar‘am 41,600
54 Tiberias 44,200
55 Karmi’el 45,300
56 Acre 48,900
57 Afula 60,000
58 Nahariyya 60,000
59 Nazareth 83,400

The smallest cities in Northern District (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Ka‘abiyya has a population of just 5,504. 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 5,504 residents, Ka‘abiyya 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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