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Smallest Cities in Slovakia

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — Slovakia

1 Dvory nad Žitavou 04 5,015
2 Bojnice 06 5,024
3 Nesvady 04 5,037
4 Slovenský Grob 02 5,041
5 Tvrdošovce 04 5,075
6 Dobšiná 03 5,143
7 Rabča 08 5,160
8 Poltár 01 5,178
9 Skalité 08 5,231
10 Gabčíkovo 07 5,265
11 Šenkvice 02 5,352
12 Ilava 06 5,411
13 Sládkovičovo 07 5,415
14 Lendak 05 5,422
15 Rovinka 02 5,445
16 Bratislava - Vajnory 02 5,484
17 Zákamenné 08 5,575
18 Raková 08 5,626
19 Vrbové 07 5,637
20 Žarnovica 01 5,699
21 Oščadnica 08 5,745
22 Medzilaborce 05 5,776
23 Rajec 08 5,818
24 Gelnica 03 5,829
25 Sobrance 03 5,848
26 Svätý Jur 02 5,983
27 Beluša 06 6,022
28 Čaňa 03 6,109
29 Turčianske Teplice 08 6,213
30 Nemšová 06 6,266
31 Lipany 05 6,450
32 Krásno nad Kysucou 08 6,563
33 Chorvátsky Grob 02 6,575
34 Želiezovce 04 6,588
35 Hnúšťa 01 6,616
36 Spišská Belá 05 6,663
37 Tornaľa 01 6,766
38 Nová Baňa 01 6,881
39 Veľký Šariš 05 6,976
40 Šahy 04 6,992
41 Trstená 08 7,019
42 Liptovský Hrádok 08 7,038
43 Turzovka 08 7,043
44 Hriňová 01 7,045
45 Ivanka pri Dunaji 02 7,175
46 Jarovnice 05 7,247
47 Kráľovský Chlmec 03 7,391
48 Vrútky 08 7,424
49 Hurbanovo 04 7,472
50 Námestovo 08 7,502
51 Krupina 01 7,520
52 Svit 05 7,700
53 Lamač 02 7,878
55 Dunajská Lužná 02 7,955
56 Veľký Meder 07 8,301
57 Vráble 04 8,432
58 Stará Turá 06 8,432
59 Veľké Kapušany 03 8,527
60 Sečovce 03 8,531
61 Bernolákovo 02 8,613
62 Krompachy 03 8,615
63 Tvrdošín 08 8,786
64 Smižany 03 9,023
65 Modra 02 9,237
66 Šurany 04 9,326
67 Štúrovo 04 9,361
68 Banská Štiavnica 01 9,426
69 Fiľakovo 01 9,726
70 Stropkov 05 9,835
71 Svidník 05 9,839
72 Moldava nad Bodvou 03 10,266
73 Nová Dubnica 06 10,425
74 Kolárovo 04 10,470
75 Veľký Krtíš 01 10,552
76 Myjava 06 10,626
77 Holíč 07 11,024
78 Revúca 01 11,033
79 Bytča 08 11,491
80 Zlaté Moravce 04 11,803
81 Sabinov 05 12,290
82 Stupava 02 12,744
83 Šamorín 07 13,566
84 Detva 01 13,666
85 Levoča 05 13,979
86 Kysucké Nové Mesto 08 14,350
87 Sereď 07 15,228
88 Kežmarok 05 15,271
89 Galanta 07 15,277
90 Skalica 07 15,466
91 Stará Ľubovňa 05 15,667
92 Handlová 06 15,694
93 Bánovce nad Bebravou 06 16,486
94 Žiar nad Hronom 01 16,955
95 Púchov 06 16,995
96 Rožňava 03 17,122
97 Devínska Nová Ves 02 17,153
98 Dolný Kubín 08 17,660
99 Malacky 02 18,804
100 Nové Mesto nad Váhom 06 19,325

The smallest cities in Slovakia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Dvory nad Žitavou has a population of just 5,015. 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 5,015 residents, Dvory nad Žitavou 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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