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Smallest Cities in Osaka

Top 43 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — Osaka

1 Tajiri 8,943
2 Ōzato 9,079
3 Ebie 11,675
4 Taishi 13,634
5 Fuke 14,741
6 Kanō 15,697
7 Tadaoka-higashi 16,567
8 Yono 18,279
9 Minase 30,927
10 Ōkubo-naka 43,763
11 Hannan 52,350
12 Shijōnawate 55,177
13 Sayama 58,435
14 Sennan 60,102
15 Takaishi 60,511
16 Fujiidera 63,688
17 Izumiōtsu 74,412
18 Katano 75,033
19 Kashihara 79,058
20 Settsu 87,456
21 Kaizuka 92,632
22 Izumisano 100,131
23 Kawachi-Nagano 101,692
24 Ikeda 104,993
25 Habikino 109,479
26 Daitō 119,367
27 Matsubara 130,855
28 Kadoma 131,727
29 Tondabayashichō 132,873
30 Minoh 136,868
31 Moriguchi 143,096
32 Izumi 184,615
33 Kishiwada 205,561
34 Neyagawa 238,549
35 Yao 273,213
36 Ibaraki 287,730
37 Takatsuki 354,468
38 Suita 385,567
39 Toyonaka 401,558
40 Hirakata 406,331
41 Higashiosaka 493,940
42 Sakai 826,161
43 Osaka 2,753,862

The smallest cities in Osaka (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Tajiri has a population of just 8,943. 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 8,943 residents, Tajiri 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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