Smallest Cities in Dagestan

Top 63 cities ranked by smallest cities

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All Countries · Russia · Dagestan

Smallest Cities — Dagestan

1 Gergebil’ 5,107

2 Dorgeli 5,185

3 Tarumovka 5,245

4 Andi 5,318

5 Bavtugay 5,398

6 Novyy Sulak 5,454

7 Urkarakh 5,548

8 Dubki 5,576

9 Ansalta 5,654

10 Kyakhulay 5,731

11 Shamkhal-Termen 5,774

12 Ulluaya 5,905

13 Untsukul’ 5,913

14 Novokayakent 5,991

15 Khadzhalmakhi 6,088

16 Madzhalis 6,173

17 Mutsalaul 6,219

18 Korkmaskala 6,402

19 Verkhneye Kazanishche 6,444

20 Tyube 6,466

21 Magaramkent 6,708

22 Manas 6,753

23 Sulak 6,800

24 Kochubey 6,815

25 Gedzhukh 6,816

26 Endirey 6,927

27 Shamil’kala 7,163

28 Nizhniy Dzhengutay 7,450

29 Leninaul 7,503

30 Novyy Chirkey 7,556

31 Terekli-Mekteb 7,799

32 Levashi 7,817

33 Novyy Khushet 7,912

34 Chirkey 7,959

35 Gubden 7,997

36 Dylym 8,069

37 Sergokala 8,165

38 Chontaul 8,241

39 Shamkhal 8,375

40 Aksay 8,924

41 Mamedkala 8,965

42 Pervomayskoye 9,073

43 Tarki 10,554

44 Al’burikent 10,591

45 Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk 10,665

46 Nizhneye Kazanishche 11,765

47 Kayakent 11,805

48 Kasumkent 12,225

49 Karabudakhkent 13,207

50 Babayurt 13,857

51 Leninkent 13,912

52 Akhty 14,080

53 Semender 15,691

54 Belidzhi 16,078

55 Dagestanskiye Ogni 27,835

56 Kizilyurt 33,411

57 Izberbash 42,121

58 Kizlyar 50,564

59 Buynaksk 62,689

60 Kaspiysk 81,752

61 Derbent 105,965

62 Khasavyurt 126,829

63 Makhachkala 596,356

The smallest cities in Dagestan (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Gergebil’ has a population of just 5,107. 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 5,107 residents, Gergebil’ 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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