Smallest Cities in Nova Scotia

Top 73 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Nova Scotia

1 Wolfville 5,057

2 Bible Hill 5,076

3 Imperoyal 5,102

4 Clayton Park 5,201

5 Inverness, Subd. A 5,207

6 Annapolis, Subd. C 5,218

7 Kings, Subd. D 5,264

8 Greenwood 5,369

9 Willowdale 5,543

10 Princeville 5,571

11 Convoy Place 5,581

12 Timberlea 5,627

13 Cumberland, Subd. C 5,694

14 North Sydney 5,699

15 Annapolis, Subd. A 5,980

16 Beaver Bank 6,000

17 Pictou, Subd. B 6,137

18 Antigonish, Subd. B 6,138

19 Pictou, Subd. A 6,153

20 Hammonds Plains 6,242

21 Williams Lake 6,268

22 Downtown Dartmouth 6,300

23 Westmount 6,388

24 Barrington 6,523

25 Enfield 6,583

26 Kentville 6,630

27 Harbourview 6,656

28 New Waterford 6,723

29 Cumberland, Subd. B 6,786

30 Port Wallace 6,963

31 Quinpool District 7,228

32 Burnside 7,506

33 Clare 7,678

34 Manor Park 7,716

35 Argyle 7,870

36 Woodside 8,348

37 Kings, Subd. C 8,348

38 Pictou, Subd. C 8,386

39 Albro Lake 8,503

40 Fairview 8,618

41 Bridgewater 8,790

42 Forest Hills 8,822

43 Antigonish, Subd. A 8,963

44 Millview 9,189

45 Amherst 9,404

46 New Glasgow 9,471

47 Rockingham 10,079

48 Spryfield 10,118

49 Queens 10,422

50 Chester 10,693

51 Fall River 11,526

52 Eastern Passage 11,738

53 Kings, Subd. B 11,951

54 Sydney Mines 12,353

55 Colchester, Subd. C 12,476

56 Truro 12,954

57 Halifax North End 14,893

58 Armdale 16,502

59 Glace Bay 16,915

60 West Hants 19,509

61 Colchester, Subd. B 19,806

62 Halifax South End 19,922

63 Woodlawn 20,000

64 Bedford 21,474

65 Kings, Subd. A 22,355

66 Halifax West End 22,664

67 East Hants 22,892

68 Downtown Halifax 25,555

69 Lower Sackville 51,749

70 Cape Breton 93,694

71 Dartmouth 101,343

72 Sydney 105,968

73 Halifax 439,819

The smallest cities in Nova Scotia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Wolfville has a population of just 5,057. 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 5,057 residents, Wolfville 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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