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Smallest Cities in Fukushima

Top 44 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — Fukushima

1 Shimomatsumoto 5,194
2 Yagoshima 5,264
3 Higashidate 5,392
4 Ōyauchi 5,412
5 Nozawa 5,770
6 Iizakamachi 5,977
7 Izumizaki 6,265
8 Asakawa 6,315
9 Kitasugama 6,392
10 Yachigoya 7,905
11 Hanawa 8,369
12 Fujita 8,639
13 Dake-onsen 8,781
14 Tamanoi 8,900
15 Ono-niimachi 9,471
16 Koori 11,679
17 Yamakiya 12,170
18 Kasaishi 12,318
19 Inawashiro 13,810
20 Tanagura 13,827
21 Mizunashi 14,451
22 Bange 15,068
23 Yabuki 17,287
24 Miharu 17,471
25 Ishikawa 18,817
26 Aizu-misato Machi 19,014
28 Kumakura 20,808
29 Namie 21,866
31 Hobaramachi 24,515
32 Motomiya 30,236
33 Sōma 34,865
34 Tamura 35,169
35 Kitakata 46,269
36 Nihommatsu 53,557
37 Minami-Sōma 59,005
38 Shirakawa 59,491
39 Date 59,625
40 Sukagawa 74,992
41 Aizu-Wakamatsu 118,159
42 Fukushima 294,237
43 Kōriyama 327,692
44 Iwaki 357,309

The smallest cities in Fukushima (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Shimomatsumoto has a population of just 5,194. 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 5,194 residents, Shimomatsumoto 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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