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Smallest Cities in Gelderland

Top 77 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — Gelderland

1 Matendonk 5,225
2 Doornsteeg 5,400
3 Varsseveld 5,450
4 Opheusden 5,460
5 Gendt 5,590
6 Westervoort 5,635
7 Zelhem 5,760
8 Matenveld 5,895
9 Ruurlo 5,940
10 Druten 6,270
11 Woudhuis 6,375
12 Orden 6,385
13 Kerkdriel 6,580
14 t Harde 6,685
15 Hengstdal 7,010
16 Wehl 7,035
17 Rheden 7,400
18 Neede 7,730
19 Dinxperlo 8,240
20 Scherpenzeel 8,820
21 Heerde 8,850
22 Lent 9,160
23 Warnsveld 9,200
24 Renkum 9,421
25 Voorthuizen 9,710
26 Groenlo 10,000
27 Leesten 10,000
28 Eerbeek 10,103
29 Hatert 10,210
30 Ermelo 10,255
31 Borculo 10,373
32 Ulft 10,440
33 Oosterbeek 11,138
34 Doesburg 11,480
35 Hattem 11,876
36 Bemmel 12,020
37 Lochem 12,360
38 Lunteren 12,510
39 Vaassen 12,719
40 Twello 13,500
41 Veldhuizen 14,585
42 Dieren 14,842
43 Bennekom 15,160
44 Lindenholt 16,121
45 Eibergen 16,493
46 Velp 17,669
47 Didam 17,812
48 Groesbeek 18,741
49 Aalten 19,141
50 Nunspeet 19,496
51 Wisch 19,496
52 Lichtenvoorde 19,590
53 Huissen 19,725
54 Elst 20,488
55 Brummen 21,344
56 Elburg 21,844
57 Putten 23,168
58 Duiven 25,469
59 Beuningen 25,557
60 Geldermalsen 25,734
61 Zevenaar 26,063
62 Zaltbommel 26,383
63 Culemborg 26,826
64 Winterswijk 29,623
65 Wijchen 32,693
66 Epe 33,385
67 Barneveld 35,095
68 Wageningen 35,433
69 Zutphen 36,188
70 Nijkerk 38,335
71 Harderwijk 40,516
72 Tiel 40,702
73 Doetinchem 49,906
74 Ede 67,670
75 Apeldoorn 136,670
76 Arnhem 162,424
77 Nijmegen 177,359

The smallest cities in Gelderland (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Matendonk has a population of just 5,225. 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 5,225 residents, Matendonk 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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