Smallest Cities in Chechnya

Top 66 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Chechnya

1 Alpatovo 5,279
2 Shalazhi 5,289
3 Kargalinskaya 5,376
4 Ishkhoy-Yurt 5,385
5 Shaami-Yurt 5,419
6 Prigorodnoye 5,449
7 Bamut 5,498
8 Goy-Chu 5,559
9 Belgatoy 5,711
10 Gerzel’-Aul 5,712
11 Petropavlovskaya 5,836
12 Roshni-Chu 6,026
13 Kulary 6,035
14 Nogamerzin-Yurt 6,084
15 Ilaskhan-Yurt 6,085
16 Zandak 6,125
17 Lakkha Nëvre 6,468
18 Alkhazurovo 6,478
19 Serzhen’-Yurt 6,633
20 Zakan-Yurt 6,661
21 Pervomayskaya 7,011
22 Chiri-Yurt 7,048
23 Engel’-Yurt 7,435
24 Dyshne-Vedeno 7,598
25 Duba-Yurt 7,806
26 Staraya Sunzha 7,843
27 Benoy-Yurt 7,861
28 Martan-Chu 7,877
29 Khankala 7,908
30 Nozhay-Yurt 8,330
31 Grebenskaya 8,386
32 Elin-Yurt 8,854
33 Chechen-Aul 9,208
34 Kalinovskaya 9,239
35 Assinovskaya 9,504
36 Valerik 9,837
37 Dzhalka 10,213
38 Tolstoy-Yurt 10,318
39 Novyye Atagi 10,518
40 Nadterechnoje 10,902
41 Naurskaya 11,165
42 Alleroy 11,949
43 Mayrtup 12,161
44 Germenchuk 12,383
45 Sernovodsk 12,503
46 Samashki 13,079
47 Mesker-Yurt 13,133
48 Shelkovskaya 13,538
49 Znamenskoye 13,646
50 Alkhan-Yurt 14,504
51 Alkhan-Kala 14,574
52 Staryye Atagi 14,602
53 Katyr-Yurt 15,541
54 Gekhi 15,772
55 Tsotsin-Yurt 17,556
56 Bachi-Yurt 18,016
57 Avtury 19,004
58 Goyty 19,690
59 Oyskhara 19,992
60 Kurchaloy 24,802
61 Achkhoy-Martan 31,286
62 Argun 42,126
63 Shali 55,225
64 Urus-Martan 63,830
65 Gudermes 66,352
66 Grozny 331,402

The smallest cities in Chechnya (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Alpatovo has a population of just 5,279. 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 5,279 residents, Alpatovo 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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