Smallest Cities in Kanagawa

Top 49 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Kanagawa

2 Rinkan 6,453
3 Manazuru 6,724
4 Kōzu 7,909
5 Shinkoyasu 8,227
6 Minatomirai 8,975
7 Sakai 9,300
8 Yamakita 9,530
9 Yurigaoka 9,832
10 Matsuda-sōryō 10,682
11 Hakone 10,925
12 Yabe 11,590
13 Hara-machida 14,257
14 Kikuna 14,387
15 Isogo 16,706
16 Kamiōi 17,129
17 Kanaishima 18,329
18 Sugita 21,318
19 Noborito 22,112
20 Yugawara 23,480
21 Ninomiya 27,536
22 Ōiso 31,121
23 Hayama 31,665
24 Aobadai 39,500
25 Minawa 39,869
26 Minamiashigara 41,259
27 Miura 41,807
28 Nihammatsu 48,348
29 Kurihama 53,782
30 Zushi 56,996
31 Ayase 83,913
32 Isehara 102,088
33 Zama 130,753
34 Ebina 135,557
35 Hadano 164,292
36 Kamakura 172,929
37 Odawara 189,038
38 Atsugi 223,815
39 Minamirinkan 224,015
40 Bunkyo 240,069
41 Yamato 242,065
42 Chigasaki 242,347
43 Hiratsuka 257,662
44 Yokosuka 390,275
45 Fujisawa 436,744
46 Sagamihara 720,780
47 Aihara 725,493
48 Kawasaki 1,538,262
49 Yokohama 3,757,630

The smallest cities in Kanagawa (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Suga-inadazutsumi has a population of just 5,842. 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 5,842 residents, Suga-inadazutsumi 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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