Smallest Cities in Samara Oblast

Top 42 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Samara Oblast

1 Obsharovka 5,044
2 Rozhdestveno 5,073
3 Khvorostyanka 5,164
4 Krotovka 5,275
6 Chelno-Vershiny 5,519
7 Bogatoye 5,594
8 Shentala 5,663
9 Utevka 5,677
10 Berëza 5,892
11 Kurumoch 5,994
12 Pestravka 6,057
13 Klyavlino 6,617
14 Petrova Dubrava 6,699
15 Petra-Dubrava 6,913
16 Mirnyy 7,268
17 Koshki 7,338
18 Smyshlyayevka 7,491
19 Volzhskiy 7,569
20 Krasnyy Yar 8,185
21 Borskoye 8,916
22 Povolzhskiy 9,022
23 Novosemeykino 10,253
25 Alekseyevka 10,737
26 Roschinskiy 10,903
27 Pribrezhnyy 11,580
28 Sukhodol 13,000
29 Kinel’-Cherkassy 16,658
30 Neftegorsk 17,717
31 Podstepki 18,467
32 Oktyabr’sk 19,547
33 Bezenchuk 19,680
34 Pokhvistnevo 26,389
35 Kinel’ 36,477
36 Otradnyy 46,123
37 Zhigulëvsk 48,070
38 Chapayevsk 68,211
39 Novokuybyshevsk 95,862
40 Syzran 159,587
41 Tolyatti 662,683
42 Samara 1,154,223

The smallest cities in Samara Oblast (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Obsharovka has a population of just 5,044. 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 5,044 residents, Obsharovka 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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