Smallest Cities in Emilia-Romagna

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Emilia-Romagna

1 Boretto 5,106

2 Rio Saliceto 5,167

3 Decima 5,181

4 Rastignano-Carteria di Sesto 5,231

5 Poggio Renatico 5,306

6 Pontenure 5,385

7 Traversetolo 5,406

8 San Giovanni in Marignano 5,409

9 Cavezzo 5,464

10 Borgo Val di Taro 5,466

11 Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole 5,555

12 Bibbiano 5,571

13 Sant'Agata Bolognese 5,591

14 Gatteo-Sant'Angelo 5,603

15 Granarolo dell'Emilia e Viadagola 5,633

16 Novi di Modena 5,679

17 Lido Adriano 5,693

18 Borgonovo Valtidone 5,777

19 San Giorgio di Piano 5,850

20 Langhirano 5,894

21 Podenzano 5,901

22 San Martino in Rio 6,093

23 Veggia-Villalunga 6,110

24 Sasso Marconi 6,115

25 Bazzano 6,131

26 Fabbrico 6,149

27 Cadelbosco di Sopra 6,162

28 Fusignano 6,178

29 Campogalliano 6,234

30 Pieve di Cento 6,254

31 Calderara di Reno 6,287

32 Morciano di Romagna 6,321

33 Villa Verucchio 6,576

34 Russi 6,697

35 Codigoro 6,752

36 Reggiolo 6,753

37 Meldola 7,011

38 Argenta 7,064

39 Colorno 7,106

40 Sorbolo 7,137

41 San Felice sul Panaro 7,156

42 Castelnovo di Sotto 7,401

43 Portomaggiore 7,440

44 Casalgrande 7,451

45 Bondeno 7,519

46 Castel Bolognese 7,537

47 Brisighella 7,598

48 Bagnolo in Piano 7,663

49 Collecchio 7,988

50 San Pietro in Casale 8,022

51 Castelnuovo Rangone 8,064

52 Noceto 8,076

53 Sant'Ilario d'Enza 8,140

54 Soliera 8,251

55 Pianoro 8,257

56 San Mauro Pascoli 8,372

57 Comacchio 8,409

58 Montecchio Emilia 8,482

59 San Nicolò a Trebbia 8,497

60 Bagnacavallo 8,550

61 Spilamberto 8,770

62 Medicina-Buda 8,791

63 Ozzano dell'Emilia 8,825

64 Copparo 8,903

65 Cavriago 8,912

66 Anzola dell'Emilia 8,927

67 Budrio 8,941

68 Castenaso 8,961

69 Crevalcore 9,017

70 Finale Emilia 9,044

71 Pavullo nel Frignano 9,063

72 Maranello 9,228

73 Castellarano 9,251

74 Massa Lombarda 9,253

75 Molinella 9,377

76 Forlimpopoli 9,392

77 Alfonsine 9,838

78 Gambettola 10,034

79 Castelnovo ne'Monti 10,046

80 Novellara 10,393

81 Nonantola 10,867

82 Santarcangelo 10,934

83 Castel San Pietro Terme 11,081

84 Castel San Giovanni 11,308

85 Guastalla 11,682

86 Rubiera 12,001

87 Progresso 12,441

88 Fiorenzuola d'Arda 13,207

89 Savignano sul Rubicone 14,715

90 Correggio 15,571

91 Salsomaggiore Terme 15,754

92 San Giovanni in Persiceto 15,783

93 Zola Predosa 15,965

94 Castel Maggiore 16,068

95 Cattolica 16,189

96 Fiorano 16,278

97 Castelfranco Emilia 17,315

98 Mirandola 17,380

99 Bellaria-Igea Marina 17,635

100 Cento 18,191

The smallest cities in Emilia-Romagna (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Boretto has a population of just 5,106. 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 5,106 residents, Boretto 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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