Smallest Cities in Hokkaido

Top 97 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Hokkaido

1 Imagane 5,072
2 Niseko 5,074
3 Utashinai 5,162
4 Naie 5,235
5 Shikaoi 5,266
6 Biratori 5,305
7 Rausu 5,395
8 Taiki 5,420
10 Oshamambe 5,694
11 Niikappu 5,696
12 Kozawa 5,772
13 Shintoku 5,834
14 Shihoro 5,848
15 Matsumae 6,260
16 Tōma 6,371
17 Kikusuichō 6,484
18 Takasu 6,567
19 Kamihonbetsu 6,618
20 Ikeda 6,933
21 Teshikaga 6,937
22 Ashoro 7,150
23 Hiroo 7,182
24 Horomui 7,319
25 Haboro 7,338
26 Setana 7,398
27 Shibecha 7,422
28 Ozora 7,430
29 Yūbari 7,430
30 Shiranuka 7,539
31 Abira 7,569
32 Mukawa 7,651
33 Mikasa 8,153
35 Higashikawa 8,314
37 Esashi 8,578
38 Akkeshi 9,063
39 Shimizu 9,305
40 Biei 9,775
41 Higashikagura 10,127
42 Kami-furano 10,348
43 Naganuma 10,515
44 Monbetsu-honchō 11,279
45 Kuriyama 11,474
46 Honmachi 11,897
47 Urakawa 11,998
48 Ashibetsu 12,775
49 Iwanai 13,210
50 Akabira 14,214
51 Higashimorichō 14,338
52 Tōbetsu 15,618
53 Kutchan 15,816
54 Yakumo 15,826
55 Shiraoi 16,638
56 Yoichi 18,252
57 Memuro-minami 18,329
58 Motomachi 18,943
59 Engaru 19,241
60 Minamishibetsuchō 19,794
61 Fukagawa 20,086
62 Sunagawa 20,102
63 Rumoi 20,260
64 Bibai 20,507
65 Furano 21,131
66 Mombetsu 21,317
67 Shibetsu 21,744
69 Nakashibetsu 24,014
70 Sarubetsu 25,766
71 Shimo-furano 25,872
72 Makubetsu 26,610
73 Nayoro 27,062
74 Nemuro 31,223
75 Wakkanai 33,036
76 Date 33,404
77 Abashiri 34,640
78 Kamiiso 38,098
79 Otofuke 44,049
80 Takikawa 45,131
81 Hokuto 45,661
82 Noboribetsu 46,838
83 Kitahiroshima 58,125
84 Ishikari 58,755
85 Eniwa 70,331
86 Iwamizawa 79,361
87 Muroran 81,580
88 Chitose 97,945
89 Otaru 115,333
90 Kitami 115,441
91 Ebetsu 119,819
92 Obihiro 165,684
93 Kushiro 165,699
94 Tomakomai 174,806
95 Hakodate 251,891
96 Asahikawa 331,392
97 Sapporo 1,959,313

The smallest cities in Hokkaido (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Imagane has a population of just 5,072. 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 5,072 residents, Imagane 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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