Smallest Cities in Shizuoka

Top 44 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Shizuoka

1 Toi 5,203
2 Matsuzaki 5,932
3 Tanokuchi 6,206
4 Kōchi 6,684
5 Kawazu-ikadaba 6,870
6 Nishina 7,090
7 Minato 7,877
8 Inatori 11,488
9 Kanbara 12,777
10 Shuzenji 16,328
11 Arai 16,975
12 Mori 17,333
13 Oyama 18,568
14 Kanaya 20,286
15 Shimoda 20,499
16 Ōyama 21,744
17 Sagara 25,922
18 Izu 28,493
19 Sumiyoshi 28,919
20 Omaezaki 31,103
21 Fushimi 31,710
22 Atami 35,276
23 Kamizawa 36,794
24 Nakatogari 43,336
25 Maruobara 43,502
26 Izunokuni 46,212
27 Kikugawa 48,484
28 Susono 49,919
29 Kosai 57,682
30 Itō 64,473
31 Gotemba 86,334
32 Fukuroi 86,851
33 Shimada 95,198
34 Hamakita 98,754
35 Mishima 107,416
36 Kakegawa 113,954
37 Fujinomiya 127,252
38 Yaizu 136,028
39 Fujieda 140,947
40 Iwata 165,688
41 Numazu 187,653
42 Fuji 243,739
43 Shizuoka 693,389
44 Hamamatsu 791,707

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