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Smallest Cities in Porto

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Porto

1 Paços 5,001
2 Nevogilde 5,018
3 Angeiras 5,034
4 Cruz 5,123
5 Árvore 5,196
6 Bela Vista 5,198
7 Gemunde 5,284
8 Miramar 5,360
9 São Miguel do Couto 5,416
10 Nogueira 5,473
11 Bairro Silva Braga 5,500
12 Santa Maria de Avioso 5,513
13 Barrosas 5,573
14 Olival 5,715
15 Vila da Lixa 6,000
16 Vila Nova da Telha 6,004
17 Gandra 6,034
18 Vila Cova 6,081
19 Noeda 6,100
20 Santa Cruz do Bispo 6,230
21 Perozinho 6,259
22 Pedras Rubras 6,300
23 Foz do Sousa 6,315
24 Sandim 6,449
25 Pereiro 6,501
26 Negrelos 6,664
27 Sobrado 6,703
28 Paços de Ferreira 6,782
29 Amarante 6,782
30 Massarelos 6,789
31 Ramalde do Meio 6,839
32 Pinheiro Manso 6,900
33 Jovim 7,067
34 Bonjoia 7,509
35 Serzedo 7,891
36 Freamunde 7,983
37 Penafiel 8,065
38 Castelões de Cepeda 8,322
39 Silva Escura 8,380
40 Alpendurada 8,485
41 Aves 8,507
42 Coronado 8,697
43 Campo 8,916
44 Marco de Canavezes 9,042
45 Guifões 9,231
46 Valadares 9,255
47 Lavra 9,633
48 Francos 9,689
49 Ameal 9,763
50 Lordelo 10,035
51 Sardão 10,092
52 Melres 10,328
53 Aver-o-Mar 10,501
54 Madalena 10,551
55 Margaride 10,652
56 Gulpilhares 10,660
57 Grijó 10,907
58 Anta 10,951
59 Foz do Douro 10,997
60 Senhora do Porto 11,000
61 Rebordosa 11,491
62 Avintes 11,577
63 São Félix da Marinha 11,685
64 Gueifães 11,964
65 Azenha 12,260
66 Perafita 12,538
67 Pedrouços 12,553
68 Moreira 12,890
69 Contumil 14,000
70 Azevedo 14,000
71 Santo Tirso 14,021
72 Canelas 14,247
73 Arcozelo 14,352
74 Valbom 14,443
75 Areosa 14,500
76 Vilar do Paraíso 14,727
77 Alfena 15,211
78 Vermoim 15,764
79 Baguim do Monte 15,850
80 Leça do Bailio 16,103
81 São Pedro da Cova 17,011
82 Leça da Palmeira 17,996
83 Vilar de Andorinho 18,944
84 Pedroso 18,963
85 São Tiago de Custoias 19,000
86 Paredes 19,834
87 Baião 20,522
88 Trofa 20,692
89 Valongo 21,328
90 Bougado 21,680
91 Lordelo do Ouro 22,270
92 Bomfim 22,978
93 Fânzeres 23,916
94 Oliveira do Douro 24,407
95 São Mamede de Infesta 25,940
96 Canidelo 26,431
97 Vila do Conde 27,642
98 Águas Santas 27,686
99 Gondomar 27,691
100 Matosinhos 28,070

The smallest cities in Porto (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Paços has a population of just 5,001. 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 5,001 residents, Paços 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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