Smallest Cities in Nepal

Top 57 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Nepal

1 Rāmechhāp 3 5,222
2 Bhattarai Danda 4 5,510
3 Chautārā 3 5,952
4 Bāgluṅ 4 6,151
5 Chainpur 7 6,642
6 Kusma 4 6,758
7 Lobuche 1 8,767
8 Jumla 6 9,073
9 kankrabari Dovan 3 10,000
11 Besisahar 6 15,442
12 Dhulikhel 3 16,263
13 Ilām 1 17,491
14 Dārchulā 7 18,317
15 Amargaḍhi̇̄ 7 19,014
16 Bhadrapur 1 19,523
17 Malaṅgawā 2 20,284
18 Dailekh 6 20,908
19 Wāliṅ 4 21,867
20 Dhankutā 1 22,084
21 Jaleshwar 2 23,533
22 Khā̃dbāri̇̄ 1 26,301
23 Panauti̇̄ 3 27,358
24 Panauti 3 27,358
25 Siraha 2 28,442
26 Tānsen 5 29,095
27 Dipayal 7 33,968
28 Gaur 2 34,937
29 Rājbirāj 2 37,738
30 Chari̇̄koṭ 3 40,000
31 Birendranagar 6 47,914
32 Tulsi̇̄pur 5 51,537
33 Gulariyā 5 55,747
34 Ṭikāpur 7 56,127
35 Siddharthanagar 5 63,483
36 Ki̇̄rtipur 3 65,602
37 Banepā 3 67,629
38 Inaruwa 1 70,093
39 Triyuga 1 71,405
40 Nepalgunj 5 72,503
41 Īṭahari̇̄ 1 74,501
42 Bhaktapur 3 81,748
43 Madhyapur Thimi 3 83,036
44 Hetauda 3 84,671
45 Janakpur 2 97,776
46 Dhangaḍhi̇̄ 7 101,970
47 Lahān 2 102,955
48 Bhimdatta 7 104,599
49 Ghorahi 5 156,164
50 Dharān 1 173,096
51 Butwāl 5 195,054
52 Biratnagar 1 242,548
53 Birgañj 2 268,273
54 Pokhara 4 353,841
55 Bharatpur 3 369,377
56 Pātan 3 513,200
57 Kathmandu 3 845,767

The smallest cities in Nepal (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Rāmechhāp has a population of just 5,222. 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 5,222 residents, Rāmechhāp 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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