Smallest Cities in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

Top 55 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

2 Gremyachevo 5,131
3 Vacha 5,182
4 Voskresenskoye 5,426
5 Sechenovo 5,428
7 Vorotynets 5,656
8 Sokol’skoye 5,845
9 Afonino 6,020
10 Voznesenskoye 6,252
11 Reshetikha 6,328
12 Knyaginino 6,356
13 Pil’na 6,392
14 Gidrotorf 6,626
15 Vad 6,676
17 Sharanga 6,738
18 Buturlino 6,772
19 Kovernino 6,891
20 Tumbotino 6,919
21 Diveyevo 6,945
22 Krasnye Baki 7,141
23 Ilyinogorsk 7,267
24 Vetluga 7,467
25 Vyyezdnoye 7,683
26 Sosnovskoye 8,207
27 Shatki 8,726
28 Perevoz 8,776
29 Ardatov 9,033
30 Neklyudovo 9,207
31 Volodarsk 9,487
32 Vorsma 9,872
33 Chkalovsk 11,077
34 Pochinki 11,761
35 Uren’ 12,242
36 Lukoyanov 12,278
37 Pervomaysk 12,801
38 Navashino 14,010
39 Shakhun’ya 17,116
40 Sergach 19,465
41 Lyskovo 21,030
42 Semënov 24,517
43 Gorodets 28,010
44 Kulebaki 31,020
45 Bogorodsk 33,818
46 Zavolzh’ye 35,930
47 Vyksa 43,842
48 Novaya Balakhna 46,915
49 Pavlovo 55,307
50 Kstovo 61,118
51 Bor 77,024
52 Sarov 93,493
53 Arzamas 103,538
54 Dzerzhinsk 213,410
55 Nizhniy Novgorod 1,198,245

The smallest cities in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Bol’shoye Boldino has a population of just 5,111. 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 5,111 residents, Bol’shoye Boldino 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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