Smallest Cities in Gifu

Top 40 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Gifu

1 Tomika 5,626
2 Sekigahara 7,109
3 Masuda 7,412
4 Sakahogi 8,071
5 Wanouchi 9,654
6 Naka-kawabe 9,860
7 Yaotsu 11,036
8 Anpachi 14,355
9 Mitake 17,536
10 Kitagata 18,410
11 Gōdo 18,505
12 Mino 19,266
13 Ibi 19,529
14 Kurono 22,041
15 Kasamatsuchō 22,415
16 Furukawa 22,538
17 Hida 22,585
18 Ikeno 23,360
19 Yamagata 25,325
20 Ginan 25,881
21 Tarui 26,558
22 Takada 26,882
23 Gero 30,641
24 Motosu 32,664
25 Kaizu 34,960
26 Mizunami 36,721
27 Gujō 38,747
28 Ena 47,999
29 Toki 55,388
30 Mizuho 56,388
31 Minokamo 57,007
32 Hashima 66,312
33 Nakatsugawa 75,500
34 Takayama 85,199
35 Sekimachi 85,283
36 Kani 102,143
37 Tajimi 107,818
38 Kakamigahara 143,641
39 Ōgaki 158,386
40 Gifu 400,118

The smallest cities in Gifu (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Tomika has a population of just 5,626. 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 5,626 residents, Tomika 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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