Smallest Cities in East Azerbaijan

Top 43 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - East Azerbaijan

1 Sara'eyn 5,459
2 Leylān 6,356
3 Torkamān 7,443
5 Vānlūjeq 8,060
7 Koshksarāy 8,060
8 Kaleybar 9,324
9 Qom Tappeh 9,963
10 Şūfīān 9,963
11 Fārfār 10,392
12 Yāmchī 10,392
13 Markīd 10,392
14 Yālqūz Āghāj 10,392
15 Bārūj 10,392
16 Herīs 10,515
17 Gūgān 11,742
18 Karkaj 12,692
19 Oskū 18,459
20 Hashtrūd 20,572
21 Bostānābād 21,734
22 Shabestar 22,181
23 Ārūq 27,431
24 Laklār 27,431
25 Meydān Jīq 27,431
26 Malekān 27,431
27 Esfahlān 29,739
28 Kujuvar 29,739
29 Sardrūd 29,739
30 Ajab Shīr 33,606
31 Āz̄arshahr 44,887
32 Sarāb 45,031
33 Bonāb 85,274
34 Mīāneh 98,973
35 Ahar 100,641
36 Arbaţān 130,825
37 Bahrām 130,825
38 Dowlatābād 130,825
39 Payām 130,825
40 Marand 130,825
41 Varjavī 175,255
42 Marāgheh 175,255
43 Tabriz 1,558,693

The smallest cities in East Azerbaijan (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Sara'eyn has a population of just 5,459. 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 5,459 residents, Sara'eyn 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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