Smallest Cities in Ibaraki

Top 57 cities ranked by smallest cities

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All Countries · Japan · Ibaraki

Smallest Cities — Ibaraki

1 Fuyugi 8,093

2 Nagasao 8,231

3 Kihara 14,602

4 Fukawa 15,340

5 Daigo 15,736

6 Ōarai 15,787

7 Ishitsuka 18,097

8 Makabe 19,293

9 Edosaki 20,800

10 Yachiyo 21,026

11 Sakai 24,201

12 Ishige 24,948

13 Ōmiya 27,588

14 Itako 27,604

15 Takahagi 27,699

16 Namegata 32,185

17 Fujishiro 33,148

18 Okunoya 34,627

19 Funaishikawa 35,318

20 Tomobe 37,146

21 Tokai 37,891

22 Iwase 39,122

23 Hitachiomiya 39,267

24 Kasumigaura 40,087

25 Mitsukaidō 41,147

26 Kitaibaraki 41,801

27 Iwai 42,497

28 Shimo-tsuma 42,521

29 Hokota 45,953

30 Inashiki 46,994

31 Ami 48,553

32 Hitachi-ota 48,602

33 Omitama 48,870

34 Tsukubamirai 49,872

35 Yūki 50,645

36 Naka 53,137

37 Inada 53,502

38 Bandō 57,128

39 Jōsō 60,834

40 Shimodate 63,666

41 Kashima-shi 66,950

42 Moriya 68,777

43 Ishioka 73,061

44 Kasama 73,664

45 Ushiku 84,651

46 Ryūgasaki 85,761

47 Kamisu 95,454

48 Chikusei 100,753

49 Toride 104,524

50 Koga 139,344

51 Tsuchiura 144,399

52 Katsuta 155,968

53 Hitachi-Naka 156,581

54 Hitachi 174,508

55 Tsukuba 241,656

56 Mito 270,685

57 Suginami 588,354

The smallest cities in Ibaraki (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Fuyugi has a population of just 8,093. 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 8,093 residents, Fuyugi 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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