Smallest Cities in Māzandarān

Top 46 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Māzandarān

1 Jām Khāneh 5,173

2 Lārīm 5,300

3 Chamāz Kotī 5,436

4 Nashtārūd 5,837

5 Zāgh Marz 5,932

6 Kelārābād 6,267

7 Sorkhrūd-e Gharbī 6,699

8 Shālāsh 7,384

9 Īzad Shahr 7,439

10 Rūyān 7,731

11 Kalleh Bast 7,889

12 Bahnemīr 7,906

13 Kīā Kolā 8,040

14 Pol-e Sefīd 8,294

15 Shīr Gāh 8,671

16 Kolāksar 8,843

17 Sūrak 9,208

18 Salmānshahr 9,656

19 Araţeh 10,327

20 Hachīrūd 10,398

21 Khalīl Shahr 11,032

22 Chamestān 11,194

23 Shīrūd 11,377

24 Khorramābād 11,542

25 Rostam Kolā 11,686

26 Kalārdasht 13,401

27 'Abās Ābād 13,482

28 Zīr Āb 16,191

29 Katālem va Sādāt Shahr 20,716

30 Galūgāh 21,352

31 Nūr 26,947

32 Jūybār 28,404

33 Amīr Kolā 30,478

34 Maḩmūdābād 31,844

35 Fereydūn Kenār 34,097

36 Rāmsar 35,997

37 Tonekābon 37,501

38 Nowshahr 40,000

39 Bābolsar 48,051

40 Nekā 48,847

41 Chālūs 69,638

42 Behshahr 94,702

43 Bābol 202,796

44 Qā’em Shahr 204,953

45 Āmol 237,528

46 Sari 255,396

The smallest cities in Māzandarān (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Jām Khāneh has a population of just 5,173. 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 5,173 residents, Jām Khāneh 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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