Smallest Cities in Romania

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Romania

1 Ştefăneşti-Sat 07 5,032
2 Ștefănești 07 5,032
3 Românești 07 5,032
4 Durneşti 07 5,032
5 Bobulești 07 5,032
6 Stânca 07 5,032
7 Cucuteni 07 5,032
8 Bădiuți 07 5,032
9 Săvineşti 28 5,048
10 Lungani 23 5,065
11 Vânju-Mare 26 5,078
12 Vânjuleţ 26 5,078
13 Rogova 26 5,078
14 Orevița Mare 26 5,078
15 Viașu 26 5,078
16 Traian 26 5,078
17 Geoagiu 21 5,087
18 Rucăr 03 5,115
19 Valea Caselor 03 5,115
20 Dragoslavele 03 5,115
21 Faraoaní 04 5,200
22 Cleja 04 5,200
23 Vişeu de Jos 25 5,212
24 Curcani 41 5,227
25 Potcoava 29 5,229
26 Valea Merilor 29 5,229
27 Sinești 29 5,229
28 Potcoava Fălcoeni 29 5,229
29 Icoana 29 5,229
30 Corbu 29 5,229
31 Bircii 29 5,229
32 Ursoaia 29 5,229
33 Milcoveni 29 5,229
34 Giarmata 36 5,235
35 Pociovaliștea 19 5,276
36 Novaci 19 5,276
37 Cărpiniș 19 5,276
38 Baia de Fier 19 5,276
39 Radoși 19 5,276
40 Poienari 19 5,276
41 Hirișești 19 5,276
42 Cârligei 19 5,276
43 Bumbești-Pițic 19 5,276
44 Aninișu din Vale 19 5,276
45 Şag 36 5,303
46 Ruscova 25 5,373
47 Horodnic de Sus 34 5,407
48 Feldru 06 5,409
49 Sebiş 02 5,410
50 Şiria 02 5,413
51 Miercurea Nirajului 27 5,414
52 Bălan 20 5,414
53 Ciacova 36 5,434
54 Iveşti 18 5,473
55 Gătaia 36 5,473
56 Vadu Roșca 40 5,473
57 Bucești 18 5,473
58 Călmățui 18 5,473
59 Periş 43 5,490
60 Ologeni 30 5,490
61 Niculești 16 5,490
62 Ciocănari 16 5,490
63 Butimanu 16 5,490
64 Buriaș 43 5,490
65 Tătărăi 30 5,490
66 Movila 16 5,490
67 Vulcan 09 5,493
68 Tudor Vladimirescu 18 5,498
69 Anina 12 5,521
70 Corund 20 5,549
71 Tătăruşi 23 5,651
72 Sândominic 20 5,667
73 Deta 36 5,670
74 Măieru 06 5,675
75 Anieș 06 5,675
76 Brezoi 39 5,696
77 Călinești 39 5,696
78 Suraia 40 5,705
79 Rodna 06 5,795
80 Dragalina 41 5,810
81 Stulpicani 34 5,817
82 Frasin 34 5,817
83 Plutonița 34 5,817
84 Bucșoaia 34 5,817
85 Molid 34 5,817
86 Doroteia 34 5,817
87 Homocea 40 5,834
88 Însurăţei 08 5,870
89 Zăvoaia 08 5,870
90 Livada 32 5,892
91 Remetea 20 5,927
92 Vârlezi 18 5,946
93 Umbrărești 18 5,946
94 Moscu 18 5,946
95 Târgu Bujor 18 5,946
96 Lehliu-Gară 41 5,991
97 Dor Mărunt 41 5,991
98 Săpunari 41 5,991
99 Răzvani 41 5,991
100 Nicolae Bălcescu 41 5,991

The smallest cities in Romania (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Ştefăneşti-Sat has a population of just 5,032. 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 5,032 residents, Ştefăneşti-Sat 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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