Smallest Cities in Gunma

Top 34 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Gunma

1 Naganohara 5,495

2 Kusatsu 6,255

3 Morishita 6,953

4 Shimonita 7,058

5 Ryūmaichō 8,741

6 Saikubo 8,850

7 Akaiwa 10,861

8 Ō-zanuki 10,882

9 Obata 12,491

10 Higashiagatsuma 13,349

11 Itakura 14,083

12 Hirobaba 14,216

13 Nakanojō 15,571

14 Minakami 18,383

15 Ōmamachō-ōmama 21,286

16 Ogura 21,792

17 Ōwa 25,522

18 Yoshii 25,655

19 Sakai-nakajima 31,268

20 Tamamura 36,367

21 Kanekomachi 37,107

22 Kamikoizumi 42,089

23 Numata 46,908

24 Tomioka 47,911

25 Midori 50,266

26 Annaka 57,013

27 Fujioka 64,539

28 Shibukawa 76,098

29 Tatebayashi 81,274

30 Kiryū 108,991

31 Isesaki 211,850

32 Ōta 224,358

33 Maebashi 332,149

34 Takasaki 372,973

The smallest cities in Gunma (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Naganohara has a population of just 5,495. 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 5,495 residents, Naganohara 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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