Smallest Cities in North Holland

Top 64 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — North Holland

1 Akersloot 5,010

2 Blaricum 5,060

3 Bennebroek 5,140

4 Kerkelanden 5,655

5 Noord-Scharwoude 5,665

6 Obdam 5,690

7 Broek op Langedijk 5,695

8 Nieuw-Loosdrecht 5,970

9 Warmenhuizen 6,030

10 Sint Pancras 6,050

11 Zuid-Scharwoude 6,165

12 Muiden 6,223

13 Kortenhoef 6,250

14 Den Burg 6,485

15 Andijk 7,005

16 Limmen 7,300

17 Edam 7,380

18 Oosteinde 7,780

19 Zwanenburg 7,935

20 Ouderkerk aan de Amstel 7,955

21 Anna Paulowna 8,795

22 Zaandijk 9,040

23 Kudelstaart 9,250

24 Dapperbuurt 9,755

25 Opmeer 11,183

26 Laren 11,508

27 Uitgeest 11,794

28 Julianadorp 15,135

29 Velserbroek 15,420

30 Zandvoort 16,868

31 Naarden 17,115

32 Enkhuizen 17,365

33 Weesp 17,802

34 Schagen 19,890

35 Volendam 22,000

36 Aalsmeer 22,991

37 Heiloo 24,144

38 Assendelft 24,230

39 Diemen 24,361

40 Heemstede 25,562

41 Uithoorn 26,846

42 Bergen 29,715

43 Bussum 31,334

44 Nieuw-Vennep 31,415

45 IJmuiden 31,925

46 Castricum 35,256

47 Beverwijk 37,585

48 Heemskerk 39,191

49 Huizen 41,273

50 Medemblik 41,500

51 Heerhugowaard 47,580

52 Den Helder 59,569

53 Velsen-Zuid 67,758

54 Hoorn 68,852

55 Zaandam 71,708

56 Amstelveen 79,639

57 Purmerend 80,117

58 Hilversum 83,640

59 Amsterdam-Zuidoost 84,811

60 Alkmaar 94,853

61 Hoofddorp 132,734

62 Zaanstad 140,085

63 Haarlem 162,543

64 Amsterdam 741,636

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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