Smallest Cities in Moldova

Top 52 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Moldova

1 Crasnoe 58 5,034
2 Ocniţa 81 5,187
3 Ştefan Vodă 88 5,436
4 Teleneşti 91 5,670
5 Briceni 63 5,785
6 Criuleni 69 5,844
7 Ciorescu 57 5,949
8 Basarabeasca 61 6,291
9 Leova 79 6,394
10 Glodeni 76 7,284
11 Blijnii Hutor 58 7,292
12 Pervomaisc 58 7,300
13 Congaz 51 8,269
14 Rîşcani 84 8,622
15 Cimişlia 68 8,765
16 Anenii Noi 59 8,933
17 Chiţcani 67 9,000
18 Nisporeni 80 9,140
19 Rezina 83 9,380
20 Hryhoriopol 58 9,381
21 Călăraşi 66 9,469
22 Cricova 57 9,536
23 Sîngerei 85 9,954
24 Taraclia 90 10,021
25 Dnestrovsc 58 10,426
26 Vulcăneşti 51 10,919
27 Floreşti 75 10,925
28 Camenca 58 11,072
29 Stăuceni 57 11,210
30 Hînceşti 77 11,391
31 Fălești 74 11,946
32 Sîngera 57 12,368
33 Edineţ 73 12,369
34 Drochia 71 12,939
35 Căuşeni 67 13,458
36 Ceadîr-Lunga 51 14,285
37 Strășeni 89 14,497
38 Slobozia 58 14,618
39 Ialoveni 78 14,665
40 Codru 57 18,310
41 Comrat 51 19,947
42 Soroca 87 21,135
43 Orhei 82 22,183
44 Cahul 64 22,223
45 Dubăsari 58 25,100
46 Durleşti 57 26,308
47 Ungheni 92 26,457
48 Rîbniţa 58 47,900
49 Bender 62 83,200
50 Bălţi 60 125,000
51 Tiraspol 58 133,807
52 Chisinau 57 567,038

The smallest cities in Moldova (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Crasnoe has a population of just 5,034. 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 5,034 residents, Crasnoe 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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