Smallest Cities in Norway

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities - Norway

1 Finnsnes 18 5,042
2 Brønnøysund 09 5,113
3 Rakkestad 13 5,124
4 Jevnaker 01 5,248
5 Austevoll 46 5,297
6 Luster 46 5,302
7 Tranby 04 5,322
8 Årnes 01 5,326
9 Kragerø 17 5,501
10 Sortland 09 5,804
11 Hommelvik 21 5,949
12 Kvinesdal 42 6,024
13 Sørumsand 01 6,075
14 Stavern 20 6,076
15 Sandnessjøen 09 6,110
16 Ulsteinvik 08 6,253
17 Flekkefjord 42 6,262
18 Sætre 01 6,270
19 Tananger 14 6,377
20 Fauske 09 6,420
21 Fetsund 01 6,441
22 Knarvik 46 6,594
23 Spydeberg 13 6,785
24 Hommersåk 14 6,863
25 Ask 01 6,890
26 Eidsvoll 01 7,099
27 Voss 46 7,165
28 Volda 08 7,169
29 Mysen 13 7,199
30 Melhus 21 7,393
31 Malvik 21 7,713
32 Ørsta 08 7,733
33 Nærbø 14 7,736
34 Jørpeland 14 7,815
35 Raufoss 34 7,839
36 Sæveland 14 7,873
37 Hammerfest 05 8,010
38 Rotnes 01 8,083
39 Åkrehamn 14 8,202
40 Orkanger 21 8,204
41 Namsos 21 8,500
42 Lillesand 42 8,538
43 Holmestrand 20 8,621
44 Kløfta 01 8,668
45 Vestby 01 8,773
46 Verdal 21 8,982
47 Florø 46 9,102
48 Haram 08 9,357
49 Notodden 17 9,365
50 Straume 46 9,409
51 Hokksund 04 9,884
52 Ensjø 12 10,000
53 Indre Arna 46 10,055
54 Mosjøen 09 10,109
55 Levanger 21 10,894
56 Førde 46 10,922
57 Strømmen 01 11,410
58 Søgne 42 11,442
59 Tangvall 42 11,442
60 Brumunddal 34 11,470
61 Mandal 42 11,471
62 Ås 01 11,546
63 Lenvik 18 11,679
64 Egersund 14 11,902
65 Kopervik 14 12,006
66 Kongsvinger 34 12,466
67 Stjørdal 21 13,032
68 Steinkjer 21 13,123
69 Nesoddtangen 01 13,444
70 Bryne 14 13,459
71 Strand 14 13,474
72 Drøbak 01 13,859
73 Vennesla 42 14,158
74 Narvik 09 14,199
75 Leirvik 46 14,767
76 Osøyro 46 15,120
77 Grimstad 42 15,196
78 Askim 13 15,629
79 Stjørdalshalsen 21 15,874
80 Råholt 01 16,005
81 Elverum 34 16,028
82 Alta 05 16,382
83 Hønefoss 04 17,251
84 Tromsdalen 18 18,371
85 Kristiansund 08 18,479
86 Mo i Rana 09 18,739
87 Time 14 19,781
88 Horten 20 21,208
89 Harstad 18 21,602
90 Lillehammer 34 21,677
91 Molde 08 22,666
92 Ski 01 22,718
93 Kongsberg 04 23,770
94 Ytrebygda 46 24,044
95 Jessheim 01 25,469
96 Halden 13 26,320
97 Larvik 20 27,661
98 Gjøvik 34 30,176
99 Hamar 34 30,535
100 Arendal 42 30,916

The smallest cities in Norway (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Finnsnes has a population of just 5,042. 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 5,042 residents, Finnsnes 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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