Smallest Cities in Saitama

Top 77 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Saitama

1 Dōjō 5,203
2 Nishitokorozawa 5,686
3 Nagatoro 6,838
4 Yokoze 7,979
5 Gamō 9,258
6 Minano 9,497
7 Banshō 10,540
8 Ogose 10,905
9 Ogano 11,192
10 Uetake 13,359
11 Hatoyama 13,560
12 Buzō 14,678
13 Takasaka 15,000
14 Sashiōgi 17,101
15 Ranzan 17,889
16 Ōgushi 18,192
17 Igusa 19,378
18 Yamata 19,732
19 Kisai 20,850
21 Shōbu 22,156
22 Menuma 27,684
23 Kurihashi 27,813
24 Fukiage-fujimi 28,334
25 Ogawamachi 28,386
26 Matsubushi 28,787
27 Ishigami 30,343
28 Yorii 32,172
29 Miyashiro 34,147
30 Washinomiya 36,544
31 Miyoshidai 38,434
32 Morohongō 39,693
33 Sugito 43,755
34 Shinden 44,841
35 Satte 49,961
36 Shiraoka 52,214
37 Kamifukuoka 52,323
38 Hanyū 52,740
39 Hatogaya-honchō 53,062
40 Hidaka 54,728
41 Chichibu 59,326
42 Hasuda 61,473
43 Kitamoto 65,191
44 Tsurugashima 70,067
45 Yoshikawa 72,139
46 Okegawa 75,062
47 Shiki 75,247
48 Warabi 75,614
49 Gyōda 78,488
50 Honjō 78,569
51 Hannō 80,099
52 Wako 83,989
53 Higashi-Matsuyama 91,791
54 Yashio 93,283
55 Sakado 100,275
56 Yono 102,364
57 Iwatsuki 108,833
58 Kazo 110,622
59 Fujimino 113,490
60 Kōnosu 116,828
61 Shimotoda 140,899
62 Fukayachō 141,268
63 Misato, Saitama 142,145
64 Asaka 143,915
65 Iruma 147,166
66 Sayama 148,474
67 Kukichūō 150,582
68 Niiza 165,997
69 Kumagaya 193,190
70 Ageo 226,940
71 Kasukabe 228,975
72 Sōka 249,645
73 Koshigaya 341,784
74 Tokorozawa 344,194
75 Kawagoe 354,598
76 Kawaguchi 593,900
77 Saitama 1,324,854

The smallest cities in Saitama (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Dōjō has a population of just 5,203. 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 5,203 residents, Dōjō 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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