Smallest Cities in St.-Petersburg

Top 40 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — St.-Petersburg

1 Shuvalovo 6,000

2 Tarkhovka 7,000

3 Pesochnyy 8,130

4 Pontonnyy 9,001

5 Lakhtinskiy 10,000

6 Pargolovo 11,962

7 Strel'na 12,800

8 Zelenogorsk 14,958

9 Shushary 15,503

10 Pavlovsk 16,087

11 Novaya Derevnya 20,000

12 Gorelovo 22,503

13 Metallostroy 26,361

14 Staraya Derevnya 35,000

15 Sestroretsk 37,248

16 Kolomyagi 39,945

17 Lomonosov 42,505

18 Kronstadt 43,005

19 Krasnoye Selo 44,323

20 Avtovo 44,667

21 Obukhovo 45,664

22 Sosnovaya Polyana 48,271

23 Kupchino 54,198

24 Uritsk 55,037

25 Petrodvorets 61,973

26 Sosnovka 66,227

27 Grazhdanka 71,128

28 Dachnoye 72,822

29 Peterhof 73,199

30 Komendantsky aerodrom 84,052

31 Pushkin 92,889

32 Ozerki 95,000

33 Petrogradka 130,455

34 Kolpino 138,979

35 Admiralteisky 157,897

36 Vasyl'evsky Ostrov 203,058

37 Centralniy 214,625

38 Krasnogvargeisky 337,091

39 Kalininskiy 504,641

40 Saint Petersburg 5,351,935

The smallest cities in St.-Petersburg (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Shuvalovo has a population of just 6,000. 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 6,000 residents, Shuvalovo 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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