Smallest Cities in Tatarstan Republic

Top 47 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Tatarstan Republic

1 Apastovo 5,119
2 Shemordan 5,740
4 Cheremshan 6,439
7 Sarmanovo 7,134
8 Rybnaya Sloboda 7,590
9 Aktyubinskiy 7,678
10 Muslyumovo 8,043
11 Baltasi 8,180
12 Stolbishchi 8,285
13 Bolgar 8,285
14 Bogatyye Saby 8,828
15 Aksubayevo 9,060
16 Laishevo 9,076
18 Aktanysh 9,629
19 Urussu 10,520
20 Tetyushi 10,535
21 Alekseyevskoye 11,590
22 Pestretsy 11,601
23 Dzhalil’ 13,560
24 Kamskiye Polyany 13,849
25 Mamadysh 15,726
26 Menzelinsk 16,008
27 Vasil’yevo 17,286
28 Osinovo 17,466
29 Vysokaya Gora 17,736
30 Kukmor 17,886
31 Agryz 19,804
32 Buinsk 19,968
33 Arsk 20,421
34 Bavly 21,628
35 Mendeleyevsk 22,875
36 Aznakayevo 33,905
37 Nurlat 33,990
38 Zainsk 38,363
39 Chistopol’ 57,844
40 Leninogorsk 60,056
41 Yelabuga 73,759
42 Bugulma 78,851
43 Zelenodolsk 98,791
44 Al’met’yevsk 163,747
45 Nizhnekamsk 240,842
46 Naberezhnyye Chelny 548,221
47 Kazan 1,329,825

The smallest cities in Tatarstan Republic (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Apastovo has a population of just 5,119. 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 5,119 residents, Apastovo 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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