Smallest Cities in Iwate

Top 31 cities ranked by smallest cities

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All Countries · Japan · Iwate

Smallest Cities — Iwate

1 Setamai 5,045

2 Ōta 5,134

3 Minamida 5,378

4 Kuzumaki 5,634

5 Tateishi 7,252

6 Karumai 8,421

7 Iwaizumi 8,987

8 Ōtsuchi 11,572

9 Ichinohe 12,053

10 Numakunai 12,285

11 Ōno 15,091

12 Yamada 15,195

13 Kanegasaki 15,580

14 Shizukuishi 16,263

15 Rikuzen-Takata 18,262

16 Hachimantai 25,076

17 Ninohe 25,513

18 Tōno 26,110

19 Yahaba 28,056

20 Hizume 32,147

21 Kuji 34,418

22 Ōfunato 35,452

23 Kamaishi 43,107

24 Miyako 51,150

25 Takizawa 55,579

26 Mizusawa 61,281

27 Kitakami 93,045

28 Hanamaki 94,691

29 Ōshū 112,937

30 Ichinoseki 114,476

31 Morioka 290,700

The smallest cities in Iwate (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Setamai has a population of just 5,045. 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 5,045 residents, Setamai 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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