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Smallest Cities in Italy

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Italy

1 Panzano 06 5,001
2 Terme 15 5,002
3 Marina di Andora 08 5,008
4 Almese-Rivera 12 5,009
5 Narni Scalo 18 5,010
6 Fossò 20 5,021
7 Caponago 09 5,027
8 Casalbordino-Miracoli 01 5,028
9 Soave 20 5,035
10 Gagliano del Capo 13 5,042
11 Gorla Maggiore 09 5,043
12 Tecchiena 07 5,044
13 Donoratico 16 5,046
14 Martignacco 06 5,050
15 Pozzuolo Martesana 09 5,050
16 Bisignano 03 5,055
17 Lagonegro 02 5,056
18 Villa Raspa 01 5,059
19 Villanuova sul Clisi 09 5,067
20 Villa Pigna 10 5,077
21 Alessano 13 5,078
22 Mirabella Imbaccari 15 5,085
23 Villadose 20 5,086
24 Ponte nelle Alpi-Polpet 20 5,089
25 San Nicolò a Tordino 01 5,092
26 Cagli 10 5,094
27 Pineto 01 5,096
28 Montebello Vicentino 20 5,097
29 Soleto 13 5,098
30 Fragagnano 13 5,098
31 San Gregorio di Catania 15 5,100
32 Tuglie 13 5,100
33 Boretto 05 5,106
34 Montorio al Vomano 01 5,107
35 Fabrica di Roma 07 5,108
36 Canzo 09 5,109
37 Bregnano 09 5,113
38 Telese Terme 04 5,120
39 Barzanò 09 5,120
40 Cotronei 03 5,121
41 Bottanuco 09 5,121
42 Bientina 16 5,121
43 Bagno a Ripoli 16 5,121
44 Cerda 15 5,129
45 Diano Marina 08 5,130
46 Castiglione Torinese 12 5,131
47 Cosio Valtellino 09 5,135
48 San Cipirello 15 5,136
49 Torchiarolo 13 5,136
50 Formello 07 5,143
51 Stornara 13 5,144
52 Arbizzano-Santa Maria 20 5,148
53 Ceriano Laghetto 09 5,149
54 Altavilla Milicia 15 5,151
55 Ceriale 08 5,152
56 Calcinate 09 5,152
57 Teano 04 5,154
58 Noventa di Piave 20 5,154
59 Rosate 09 5,158
60 Scarperia 16 5,163
61 Larino 11 5,164
62 Rio Saliceto 05 5,167
63 Manzano 06 5,168
64 Lamporecchio 16 5,179
65 Casorezzo 09 5,179
66 Decima 05 5,181
67 Polla 04 5,182
68 Neviano 13 5,182
69 Brusaporto 09 5,182
70 Tavazzano 09 5,183
71 Rosolina 20 5,185
72 Trenzano 09 5,189
73 San Giuseppe 04 5,191
74 Rossano 03 5,194
75 Calcinelli 10 5,198
76 Caluso 12 5,203
77 Pontremoli 16 5,208
78 Cellamare 13 5,209
79 San Benigno Canavese 12 5,214
80 Mattarello 17 5,214
81 Busalla 08 5,216
82 Rastignano-Carteria di Sesto 05 5,231
83 Sannazzaro de' Burgondi 09 5,232
84 Eremo 09 5,232
85 Palosco 09 5,233
86 Linguaglossa 15 5,234
87 Romentino 12 5,234
88 Monteforte d'Alpone 20 5,235
89 Santorso 20 5,236
90 Torreglia 20 5,241
91 Siziano 09 5,244
92 Montanaro 12 5,244
93 Pisogne 09 5,248
94 Albizzate 09 5,251
95 Lovere 09 5,255
96 Zelarino 20 5,260
97 Lavena Ponte Tresa 09 5,268
98 Maiori 04 5,268
99 Sessa Aurunca 04 5,269
100 Capiago-Intimiano-Olmeda 09 5,270

The smallest cities in Italy (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Panzano has a population of just 5,001. 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 5,001 residents, Panzano 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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