Smallest Cities in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

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Smallest Cities — Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

1 Bol’shoye Boldino 5,100

2 Doschatoye 5,125

3 Novosmolinskiy 5,128

4 Gremyachevo 5,131

5 Sechenovo 5,151

6 Vetluzhskiy 5,340

7 Tonkino 5,406

8 Linda 5,489

9 Sukhobezvodnoye 5,970

10 Voskresenskoye 6,028

11 Vorotynets 6,151

12 Voznesenskoye 6,252

13 Buturlino 6,388

14 Diveyevo 6,390

15 Sokol’skoye 6,474

16 Vacha 6,618

17 Vad 6,698

18 Sharanga 6,709

19 Reshetikha 6,710

20 Bol’shoye Kozino 6,723

21 Tumbotino 6,791

22 Pil’na 6,835

23 Knyaginino 6,923

24 Kovernino 6,988

25 Bol’shoye Murashkino 7,000

26 Ilyinogorsk 7,267

27 Krasnye Baki 7,312

28 Gidrotorf 7,424

29 Vyyezdnoye 7,857

30 Sosnovskoye 8,207

31 Vetluga 8,455

32 Ardatov 8,710

33 Shatki 8,773

34 Neklyudovo 9,052

35 Perevoz 9,228

36 Volodarsk 10,862

37 Mulino 11,513

38 Pochinki 11,724

39 Uren’ 12,309

40 Vorsma 12,362

41 Lukoyanov 12,913

42 Chkalovsk 13,577

43 Pervomaysk 14,810

44 Navashino 14,830

45 Sergach 22,361

46 Shakhun’ya 22,400

47 Lyskovo 23,570

48 Semënov 24,300

49 Gorodets 31,788

50 Bogorodsk 36,652

51 Kulebaki 37,622

52 Zavolzh’ye 42,900

53 Bor 60,647

54 Vyksa 61,664

55 Novaya Balakhna 63,083

56 Pavlovo 63,338

57 Kstovo 67,242

58 Sarov 88,000

59 Arzamas 109,479

60 Dzerzhinsk 233,126

61 Nizhniy Novgorod 1,259,013

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 5,100. 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 5,100 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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