Smallest Cities in Dagestan

Top 80 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Dagestan

1 Utsmiyurt 5,014
2 Miatli 5,042
3 Pokrovskoye 5,053
4 Karata 5,093
5 Uchkent 5,117
6 Kokrek 5,168
7 Zubutli-Miatli 5,215
8 Shamil’kala 5,264
9 Ansalta 5,277
10 Gimry 5,365
11 Nuradilovo 5,513
12 Khamamatyurt 5,528
13 Dubki 5,544
14 Solnechnoye 5,694
15 Magaramkent 5,756
16 Kalininaul 5,881
17 Khazar 5,911
18 Novokayakent 5,952
19 Novyy Kostek 5,975
20 Kafyr-Kumukh 6,107
21 Novogagatli 6,369
22 Kostek 6,394
23 Botayurt 6,484
24 Terekli-Mekteb 6,590
25 Tyube 6,602
26 Untsukul’ 6,641
27 Madzhalis 6,659
28 Tarumovka 6,743
29 Gedzhukh 6,826
30 Manas 6,891
32 Novolakskoye 7,057
33 Andi 7,120
34 Kurush 7,298
35 Gurbuki 7,413
36 Khadzhalmakhi 7,429
37 Kyakhulay 7,456
38 Ulluaya 7,533
39 Chontaul 7,602
40 Novyy Chirkey 7,978
41 Kochubey 8,297
42 Shamkhal-Termen 8,719
43 Dorgeli 8,777
44 Sergokala 8,803
45 Mutsalaul 8,969
47 Endirey 9,573
48 Paraul 9,658
49 Sulak 9,758
50 Dylym 10,116
51 Gubden 10,135
52 Chirkey 10,477
53 Al’burikent 10,591
54 Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk 10,700
55 Korkmaskala 10,805
56 Mamedkala 10,962
57 Leninaul 10,993
58 Shamkhal 11,284
59 Levashi 11,576
60 Aksay 11,826
61 Belidzhi 11,843
62 Kasumkent 12,502
63 Novyy Khushet 14,180
64 Akhty 15,285
65 Semender 15,691
66 Kayakent 15,923
68 Babayurt 18,353
69 Tarki 18,520
70 Leninkent 19,795
71 Karabudakhkent 21,776
72 Dagestanskiye Ogni 32,673
73 Kizilyurt 39,601
74 Kizlyar 51,197
75 Izberbash 59,275
76 Buynaksk 70,190
77 Derbent 128,141
78 Kaspiysk 133,105
79 Khasavyurt 161,114
80 Makhachkala 662,660

The smallest cities in Dagestan (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Utsmiyurt has a population of just 5,014. 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 5,014 residents, Utsmiyurt 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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