Smallest Cities in Nepal

Top 54 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Nepal

1 Rāmechhāp 3 5,222

2 Besisahar 6 5,427

3 Bhattarai Danda 4 5,510

4 Kusma 4 6,758

5 Lobuche 1 8,767

6 Jumla 6 9,073

7 kankrabari Dovan 3 10,000

8 Chapali̇̄ Bhaḍrakāli̇̄ 3 10,827

9 Dhulikhel 3 16,263

10 Ilām 1 17,491

11 Dārchulā 7 18,317

12 Amargaḍhi̇̄ 7 19,014

13 Bhadrapur 1 19,523

14 Malaṅgawā 2 20,284

15 Dailekh 6 20,908

16 Wāliṅ 4 21,867

17 Dhankutā 1 22,084

18 Khā̃dbāri̇̄ 1 22,903

19 Bāgluṅ 4 23,296

20 Jaleshwar 2 23,573

21 Tānsen 5 23,693

22 Siraha 2 24,657

23 Gaur 2 27,325

24 Panauti̇̄ 3 27,602

25 Dipayal 7 33,968

26 Tulsi̇̄pur 5 39,058

27 Chari̇̄koṭ 3 40,000

28 Ki̇̄rtipur 3 44,632

29 Ṭikāpur 7 44,758

30 Panauti 3 46,595

31 Īṭahari̇̄ 1 47,984

32 Chautārā 3 51,347

33 Gulariyā 5 53,107

34 Siddharthanagar 5 63,367

35 Banepā 3 67,629

36 Rājbirāj 2 69,803

37 Inaruwa 1 70,093

38 Triyuga 1 71,405

39 Bhimdatta 7 88,381

40 Lahān 2 102,955

41 Madhyapur Thimi 3 119,955

42 Birendranagar 6 154,886

43 Nepalgunj 5 166,258

44 Dharān 1 173,096

45 Butwāl 5 195,054

46 Janakpur 2 195,438

47 Hetauda 3 195,951

48 Dhangaḍhi̇̄ 7 204,788

49 Biratnagar 1 244,750

50 Birgañj 2 268,273

51 Pātan 3 299,283

52 Bharatpur 3 369,377

53 Pokhara 4 600,051

54 Kathmandu 3 1,442,271

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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