Smallest Cities in Lesser Poland

Top 52 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Lesser Poland

1 Wieprz 5,002

2 Muszyna 5,018

3 Jordanów 5,194

4 Stryszawa 5,266

5 Chocznia 5,510

6 Maków Podhalański 5,746

7 Piwniczna-Zdrój 5,793

8 Klucze 5,926

9 Grybów 5,994

10 Szczawnica 6,032

11 Proszowice 6,146

12 Dobczyce 6,171

13 Zawoja 6,200

14 Sułkowice 6,362

15 Tuchów 6,680

16 Mszana Dolna 7,500

17 Osiek 8,000

18 Stary Sącz 8,959

19 Chełmek 9,059

20 Wolbrom 9,146

21 Niepołomice 9,384

22 Sucha Beskidzka 9,801

23 Krzeszowice 9,978

24 Sulęcin 10,090

25 Bukowno 10,874

26 Brzeszcze 10,935

27 Dąbrowa Tarnowska 11,291

28 Miechów 11,735

29 Krynica-Zdrój 12,270

30 Rabka-Zdrój 13,071

31 Limanowa 14,738

32 Brzesko 16,866

33 Myślenice 17,686

34 Libiąż 17,834

35 Wieliczka 18,677

36 Trzebinia 18,828

37 Wadowice 19,238

38 Kęty 19,249

39 Andrychów 21,954

40 Skawina 23,647

41 Zakopane 27,266

42 Gorlice 28,609

43 Grzegórzki 28,960

44 Bochnia 29,184

45 Nowy Targ 33,763

46 Oświęcim 34,170

47 Olkusz 37,744

48 Chrzanów 39,973

49 Bieńczyce 42,633

50 Nowy Sącz 84,376

51 Tarnów 117,799

52 Kraków 804,237

The smallest cities in Lesser Poland (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Wieprz has a population of just 5,002. 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 5,002 residents, Wieprz 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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