Smallest Cities in New Brunswick

Top 63 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — New Brunswick

1 Lakeburn 5,014

2 Memramcook 5,029

3 Fairvale 5,075

4 Saint Mary 5,084

5 Champdoré 5,115

6 Burton 5,176

7 Downtown Fredericton 5,193

8 Grand Falls / Grand-Sault 5,220

9 Fundy-St. Martins 5,225

10 Hildegarde 5,327

11 North End 5,389

12 Butternut Valley 5,435

13 Heron Bay 5,536

14 Chartersville 5,600

15 Île-de-Lamèque 5,627

16 Grand Lake 5,725

17 Douglas 5,935

18 Sackville 6,099

19 Fundy Albert 6,100

20 Town Plat 6,104

21 Hautes-Terres 6,140

22 Beaurivage 6,160

23 Millidgeville 6,527

24 Downtown Dieppe 6,690

25 Beaubassin East / Beaubassin-est 6,718

26 Beaubassin East 6,718

27 Saint-Anselme 6,740

28 Central York 6,930

29 Campbellton 7,047

30 Eastern Charlotte 7,325

31 Sunbury-York South 7,455

32 Lincoln 7,519

33 Shediac 7,535

34 Centennial Place 7,698

35 Downtown Moncton 7,837

36 Central Moncton 8,023

37 Humphrey 8,195

38 Uptown Saint John 8,221

39 Beausoleil 8,620

40 Glen Cairn 8,960

41 Lewisville 9,060

42 Cap-Acadie 9,165

43 Carleton North 9,170

44 Gunningsville 9,479

45 Maple Hills 9,547

46 Nashwaaksis 9,831

47 Rothesay 11,977

48 Bathurst 12,157

49 Parkton 13,745

50 Belle-Baie 14,335

51 Tantramar 14,545

52 Saint John East 14,579

53 Saint John West 15,255

54 Tracadie 16,043

55 Lutes Mountain 16,311

56 Edmundston 16,437

57 Miramichi 17,692

58 Quispamsis 18,768

59 Riverview 20,584

60 Dieppe 28,114

61 Fredericton 63,116

62 Saint John 69,895

63 Moncton 79,470

The smallest cities in New Brunswick (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Lakeburn has a population of just 5,014. 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 5,014 residents, Lakeburn 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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