Smallest Cities in Nagano

Top 50 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Nagano

1 Ajima 5,973

2 Komaba 6,068

3 Nagawa 6,088

4 Ichiba 6,426

5 Ashida 6,612

6 Nakayama 6,617

7 Nakazawa 7,680

8 Kashiwabara 7,739

9 Kamitakeda 8,400

10 Miyada 9,051

11 Hakuba 9,246

12 Iijima 9,446

13 Ikeda 9,793

14 Takanomachi 10,218

15 Mure 10,296

16 Kiso 10,584

17 Obuse 10,660

18 Hirao 11,352

19 Kamikatagiri 12,530

20 Yamabuki 12,811

21 Fujimi 14,485

22 Sakaki 15,025

23 Miyota 15,562

24 Minamiminowa 15,797

25 Tatsuno 18,951

26 Karuizawa 20,023

27 Shimosuwa 20,055

28 Iiyama 20,118

29 Kinoshita 24,989

30 Kamimaruko 25,403

31 Ōmachi 27,559

32 Toyoshina 27,834

33 Tōmi 30,122

34 Komagane 32,202

35 Hotaka 33,195

36 Nakano 42,664

37 Komoro 46,272

38 Suwa 48,972

39 Suzaka 54,022

40 Okaya 54,286

41 Chino 56,400

42 Chikuma 59,381

43 Shiojiri 67,241

44 Ina 68,177

45 Azumino 94,222

46 Saku 99,131

47 Iida 101,536

48 Ueda 157,480

49 Matsumoto 241,145

50 Nagano 372,760

The smallest cities in Nagano (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Ajima has a population of just 5,973. 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 5,973 residents, Ajima 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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