Smallest Cities in North Holland

Top 66 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - North Holland

1 Akersloot 5,010
2 Blaricum 5,060
3 Middenbeemster 5,155
4 Bennebroek 5,226
5 Kerkelanden 5,655
7 Obdam 5,690
10 Warmenhuizen 6,030
11 Sint Pancras 6,050
12 Zuid-Scharwoude 6,165
13 Kortenhoef 6,250
14 Den Burg 6,485
15 Schoorl 6,586
16 Andijk 7,005
17 Limmen 7,300
18 Edam 7,380
19 Oosteinde 7,780
20 Zwanenburg 7,935
22 Anna Paulowna 8,795
23 Zaandijk 9,040
24 Kudelstaart 9,218
25 Monnickendam 9,440
26 Dapperbuurt 9,755
27 Opmeer 11,183
28 Laren 11,400
29 Uitgeest 11,794
30 Julianadorp 15,135
31 Velserbroek 15,420
32 Zandvoort 16,868
33 Naarden 17,555
34 Enkhuizen 18,637
35 Schagen 19,890
36 Weesp 20,445
37 Volendam 22,000
38 Aalsmeer 22,991
39 Heiloo 24,144
40 Assendelft 24,230
41 Uithoorn 26,846
42 Heemstede 27,545
43 Bergen 29,715
44 Bussum 31,334
45 Diemen 31,334
46 Nieuw-Vennep 31,415
47 Castricum 35,256
48 Beverwijk 37,585
49 Heemskerk 39,191
50 Huizen 41,090
51 Medemblik 41,500
52 IJmuiden 48,320
53 Heerhugowaard 58,387
54 Den Helder 59,569
55 Velsen-Zuid 67,758
56 Hoorn 68,852
57 Zaandam 78,682
58 Purmerend 81,515
59 Amsterdam-Zuidoost 84,811
60 Hilversum 91,235
61 Amstelveen 94,435
62 Alkmaar 94,853
63 Hoofddorp 132,734
64 Zaanstad 156,901
65 Haarlem 162,543
66 Amsterdam 921,468

The smallest cities in North Holland (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Akersloot has a population of just 5,010. 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 5,010 residents, Akersloot 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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