Smallest Cities in Kumamoto

Top 41 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Kumamoto

1 Konoha 5,045

2 Takamori 6,189

3 Kawahara 6,426

4 Miyahara 6,590

5 Tomioka 7,114

6 Sekimachi 8,979

7 Taragi 9,076

8 Nagaoda 9,342

9 Samata 9,392

10 Uejima 9,547

11 Nakamatsu 9,836

12 Iwashita 10,132

13 Kinoenishi 10,288

14 Wakasu 11,094

15 Yamada 13,503

16 Mendahigashi 14,676

17 Sashiki 15,681

18 Nagasu 16,125

19 Ushibukamachi 16,667

20 Mifune 16,901

21 Ōyanomachi-noboritate 24,563

22 Matsubase 26,163

23 Aso 27,039

24 Minamata 29,428

25 Uekimachi-mōno 31,688

26 Shimada 32,510

27 Ōzu 35,187

28 Uto 37,442

29 Hitoyoshi 38,006

30 Hondomachi-hondo 40,787

31 Okino 43,337

32 Yamaga 49,082

33 Kikuchi 49,455

34 Arao 53,675

35 Uki 59,928

36 Kōshi 61,772

37 Tamana 64,292

38 Amakusa 83,082

39 Honmachi 123,067

40 Kotō 543,730

41 Kumamoto 738,907

The smallest cities in Kumamoto (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Konoha 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, Konoha 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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