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Smallest Cities in Moldova

Top 61 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Moldova

1 Vadul lui Vodă 57 5,300
2 Iargara 65 5,600
3 Stăuceni 57 5,700
4 Tvardița 90 5,800
5 Şoldăneşti 86 6,160
6 Teleneşti 91 6,633
7 Ciorescu 57 6,870
8 Criuleni 69 6,932
9 Sîngera 57 7,200
10 Blijnii Hutor 58 7,292
11 Pervomaisc 58 7,300
12 Cricova 57 7,400
13 Ştefan Vodă 88 7,700
14 Anenii Noi 59 8,250
15 Otaci 81 8,400
16 Chiţcani 67 9,000
17 Mîndreşti 91 9,280
18 Ocniţa 81 9,325
19 Donduşeni 70 9,435
20 Hryhoriopol 58 9,456
21 Rezina 83 9,806
22 Briceni 63 9,900
23 Dancu 77 10,000
24 Glodeni 76 10,146
25 Dnestrovsc 58 10,426
26 Basarabeasca 61 10,809
27 Camenca 58 11,072
28 Nisporeni 80 11,718
29 Cimişlia 68 12,464
30 Rîşcani 84 12,893
31 Congaz 51 13,406
32 Taraclia 90 13,512
33 Călăraşi 66 14,066
34 Briceni 70 14,132
35 Leova 79 14,301
36 Vulcăneşti 51 14,352
37 Fălești 74 14,377
38 Sîngerei 85 14,600
39 Ialoveni 78 14,915
40 Slobozia 58 15,356
41 Bilicenii Vechi 85 15,479
42 Codru 57 15,934
43 Drochia 71 16,080
44 Floreşti 75 16,759
45 Hînceşti 77 16,900
46 Strășeni 89 19,225
47 Căuşeni 67 21,690
48 Ceadîr-Lunga 51 22,700
49 Edineţ 73 22,872
50 Comrat 51 22,911
51 Dubăsari 58 23,254
52 Orhei 82 24,918
53 Durleşti 57 26,308
54 Soroca 87 27,423
55 Ungheni 92 34,422
56 Cahul 64 34,492
57 Rîbniţa 58 55,455
58 Bender 62 110,175
59 Bălţi 60 125,000
60 Tiraspol 58 157,000
61 Chisinau 57 635,994

The smallest cities in Moldova (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Vadul lui Vodă has a population of just 5,300. 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 5,300 residents, Vadul lui Vodă 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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