Smallest Cities in Chelyabinsk

Top 58 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Chelyabinsk

1 Chesma 5,538
2 Kizil’skoye 5,949
3 Novogornyy 6,294
4 Yetkul’ 6,416
5 Mezhozërnyy 6,517
6 Poletayevo 6,608
7 Uyskoye 6,728
8 Kunashak 6,822
9 Zaural’skiy 6,878
10 Agapovka 6,913
11 Roshchino 7,394
13 Min’yar 8,049
14 Roza 8,477
15 Lokomotivnyy 8,593
16 Verkhneural’sk 8,635
17 Potanino 8,781
18 Bredy 8,792
20 Pervomayskiy 9,524
21 Yuryuzan’ 9,896
22 Nyazepetrovsk 9,939
23 Karabash 10,060
24 Argayash 10,177
25 Varna 10,365
26 Uvel’skiy 10,747
27 Starokamyshinsk 11,200
28 Miasskoye 11,296
29 Bazhovo 11,600
30 Krasnogorskiy 11,900
31 Sim 12,204
32 Gornyak 13,946
33 Katav-Ivanovsk 14,025
34 Kasli 14,618
35 Novosineglazovskiy 14,727
36 Bakal 15,947
37 Kusa 16,675
38 Plast 18,185
39 Ust’-Katav 20,588
40 Verkhniy Ufaley 21,881
41 Kartaly 26,675
42 Asha 26,696
43 Yemanzhelinsk 27,290
44 Trëkhgornyy 32,496
45 Kyshtym 35,058
46 Korkino 35,832
47 Yuzhnoural’sk 36,964
48 Satka 41,556
49 Chebarkul’ 44,341
50 Snezhinsk 50,711
51 Troitsk 69,471
52 Ozërsk 75,395
53 Ozersk 75,395
54 Kopeysk 143,751
55 Miass 146,650
56 Zlatoust 157,244
57 Magnitogorsk 408,487
58 Chelyabinsk 1,176,770

The smallest cities in Chelyabinsk (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Chesma has a population of just 5,538. 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 5,538 residents, Chesma 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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