Smallest Cities in Poland

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities - Poland

1 Odolanów 86 5,011
2 Debrzno 82 5,020
3 Międzyzdroje 87 5,032
4 Borne Sulinowo 87 5,032
5 Ligota 83 5,033
6 Zagórz 80 5,046
7 Wyrzysk 86 5,085
8 Jaworzyna Śląska 72 5,086
9 Strzyża 82 5,086
10 Kobiór 83 5,088
11 Brusy 82 5,112
12 Radymno 80 5,114
13 Dzierzgoń 82 5,129
14 Strzałkowo 86 5,140
15 Rybie 78 5,142
16 Jeżowe 80 5,153
17 Siepraw 77 5,174
18 Stronie Śląskie 72 5,178
19 Biały Dunajec 77 5,180
20 Żołynia 80 5,188
21 Lądek-Zdrój 72 5,195
22 Małkinia Górna 78 5,199
23 Lipsko 78 5,199
24 Kazimierza Wielka 84 5,212
25 Wieprz 77 5,235
26 Radziejów 73 5,253
27 Lesko 80 5,254
28 Dąbrowa Białostocka 81 5,257
29 Psie Pole Południe-Kiełczów 72 5,263
30 Stryszawa 77 5,266
31 Istebna 83 5,271
32 Stąporków 84 5,274
33 Gościcino 82 5,278
34 Terespol 75 5,309
35 Susz 85 5,309
36 Jordanów 77 5,313
37 Pakość 73 5,329
38 Zebrzydowice 83 5,345
39 Ścinawa 72 5,356
40 Szczawno-Zdrój 72 5,362
41 Markłowice 83 5,366
42 Złotniki 72 5,373
43 Lesznowola 78 5,374
44 Osiedle Henrykowskie 72 5,384
45 Strzelno 73 5,389
46 Orzysz 85 5,402
47 Krościenko Wyżne 80 5,428
48 Jabłonka 77 5,447
49 Piwniczna-Zdrój 77 5,448
50 Szczawnica 77 5,465
51 Działoszyn 74 5,477
52 Szczyrk 83 5,496
53 Krasne 80 5,531
54 Księże Małe-Księże Wielkie 72 5,541
55 Wołczyn 79 5,542
56 Kuźniki 72 5,569
57 Przysucha 78 5,572
58 Jedlicze 80 5,574
59 Pcim 77 5,578
60 Nowe 73 5,579
61 Koniecpol 83 5,582
62 Karlino 87 5,582
63 Pilczyce 72 5,582
64 Nowa Sarzyna 80 5,599
65 Jasienica 83 5,618
66 Maków Podhalański 77 5,625
67 Siewierz 83 5,635
68 Chocznia 77 5,635
69 Kietrz 79 5,638
70 Głogówek 79 5,642
71 Pieńsk 72 5,645
72 Chełm Śląski 83 5,646
73 Śmigiel 86 5,648
74 Lewin Brzeski 79 5,668
75 Buk 86 5,718
76 Lubawka 72 5,722
77 Czarne 82 5,749
78 Czaniec 83 5,790
79 Murcki 83 5,796
80 Więcbork 73 5,799
81 Grudki 81 5,822
82 Przemków 72 5,841
83 Czerwonak 86 5,863
84 Sejny 81 5,872
85 Wieleń 86 5,878
86 Niemodlin 79 5,926
87 Grybów 77 5,928
88 Sieraków 86 5,930
89 Szklarska Poręba 72 5,933
90 Proszowice 77 5,936
91 Matarnia 82 5,939
92 Piechowice 72 5,952
93 Choroszcz 81 5,961
94 Stęszew 86 5,964
95 Białe Błota 73 5,989
96 Kowale 82 6,002
97 Krzyż Wielkopolski 86 6,017
98 Sulejów 74 6,036
99 Kłodawa 86 6,074
100 Borkowo Łostowickie 82 6,084

The smallest cities in Poland (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Odolanów has a population of just 5,011. 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 5,011 residents, Odolanów 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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