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 Fossò 20 5,021
6 Caponago 09 5,027
7 Casalbordino-Miracoli 01 5,028
8 Soave 20 5,035
9 Gagliano del Capo 13 5,042
10 Gorla Maggiore 09 5,043
11 Tecchiena 07 5,044
12 Donoratico 16 5,046
13 Martignacco 06 5,050
14 Pozzuolo Martesana 09 5,050
15 Bisignano 03 5,055
16 Lagonegro 02 5,056
17 Villa Raspa 01 5,059
18 Villanuova sul Clisi 09 5,067
19 Villa Pigna 10 5,077
20 Alessano 13 5,078
21 Mirabella Imbaccari 15 5,085
22 Villadose 20 5,086
23 Ponte nelle Alpi-Polpet 20 5,089
24 San Nicolò a Tordino 01 5,092
25 Cagli 10 5,094
26 Pineto 01 5,096
27 Montebello Vicentino 20 5,097
28 Soleto 13 5,098
29 Fragagnano 13 5,098
30 San Gregorio di Catania 15 5,100
31 Tuglie 13 5,100
32 Boretto 05 5,106
33 Montorio al Vomano 01 5,107
34 Fabrica di Roma 07 5,108
35 Canzo 09 5,109
36 Bregnano 09 5,113
37 Telese Terme 04 5,120
38 Barzanò 09 5,120
39 Cotronei 03 5,121
40 Bottanuco 09 5,121
41 Bientina 16 5,121
42 Bagno a Ripoli 16 5,121
43 Cerda 15 5,129
44 Diano Marina 08 5,130
45 Castiglione Torinese 12 5,131
46 Cosio Valtellino 09 5,135
47 San Cipirello 15 5,136
48 Torchiarolo 13 5,136
49 Formello 07 5,143
50 Stornara 13 5,144
51 Arbizzano-Santa Maria 20 5,148
52 Ceriano Laghetto 09 5,149
53 Altavilla Milicia 15 5,151
54 Ceriale 08 5,152
55 Calcinate 09 5,152
56 Teano 04 5,154
57 Noventa di Piave 20 5,154
58 Rosate 09 5,158
59 Todi 18 5,159
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 Rosolina 20 5,185
71 Trenzano 09 5,189
72 San Giuseppe 04 5,191
73 Rossano 03 5,194
74 Calcinelli 10 5,198
75 Caluso 12 5,203
76 Pontremoli 16 5,208
77 Cellamare 13 5,209
78 San Benigno Canavese 12 5,214
79 Mattarello 17 5,214
80 Busalla 08 5,216
81 Rastignano-Carteria di Sesto 05 5,231
82 Sannazzaro de' Burgondi 09 5,232
83 Eremo 09 5,232
84 Palosco 09 5,233
85 Linguaglossa 15 5,234
86 Romentino 12 5,234
87 Monteforte d'Alpone 20 5,235
88 Santorso 20 5,236
89 Torreglia 20 5,241
90 Siziano 09 5,244
91 Montanaro 12 5,244
92 Pisogne 09 5,248
93 Albizzate 09 5,251
94 Lovere 09 5,255
95 Zelarino 20 5,260
96 Lavena Ponte Tresa 09 5,268
97 Maiori 04 5,268
98 Sessa Aurunca 04 5,269
99 Capiago-Intimiano-Olmeda 09 5,270
100 Capranica 07 5,271

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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