Smallest Cities in Ibaraki

Top 58 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Ibaraki

1 Fuyugi 8,093
2 Nagasao 8,231
3 Kihara 14,602
4 Fukawa 15,340
5 Daigo 15,491
6 Ōarai 15,696
7 Ishitsuka 18,097
8 Makabe 19,293
9 Edosaki 20,800
10 Yachiyo 21,026
11 Sakai 24,035
12 Ishige 24,948
13 Takahagi 27,251
14 Itako 27,373
15 Namegata 31,828
16 Fujishiro 33,148
17 Okunoya 34,627
18 Funaishikawa 35,318
19 Tomobe 35,425
20 Tokai 37,891
21 Sakuragawa 38,677
22 Ōmiya 38,836
23 Inashiki 38,853
24 Iwase 39,122
25 Hitachiomiya 39,267
26 Kasumigaura 39,993
27 Kitaibaraki 41,801
28 Iwai 42,497
29 Shimo-tsuma 42,521
30 Hokota 45,953
31 Hitachi-ota 47,586
32 Ami 48,072
33 Omitama 48,870
34 Yūki 50,218
35 Tsukubamirai 51,134
36 Bandō 51,511
37 Naka 53,137
38 Inada 53,502
39 Mitsukaidō 59,223
40 Jōsō 60,834
41 Shimodate 63,666
42 Kashima-shi 67,001
43 Moriya 68,777
44 Ishioka 71,851
45 Kasama 73,664
46 Ryūgasaki 76,055
47 Ushiku 84,505
48 Kamisu 95,454
49 Chikusei 98,384
50 Toride 104,524
51 Koga 138,237
52 Tsuchiura 144,399
53 Katsuta 155,968
54 Hitachi-Naka 156,581
55 Hitachi 174,508
56 Tsukuba 241,656
57 Mito 270,685
58 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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