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Smallest Cities in Spain

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Spain

1 Valdetorres de Jarama 29 5,001
2 Tossa de Mar 56 5,001
3 Outeiro de Rei 58 5,001
4 Las Navas del Marqués 55 5,005
5 Fisterra 58 5,005
6 San Juan de la Rambla 53 5,007
7 Son Roca 07 5,010
8 El Coronil 51 5,011
9 Doña Mencía 51 5,019
10 Illa de Arousa 58 5,020
11 Cerceda 29 5,023
12 Gójar 51 5,024
13 Ribadavia 58 5,028
14 Sangüesa/Zangoza 32 5,030
15 Almenara 60 5,031
16 Camarma de Esteruelas 29 5,032
17 Porreres 07 5,037
18 Pedrera 51 5,049
19 Castillo de Locubín 51 5,052
20 El Burgo de Osma 55 5,054
21 Medina de Ríoseco 55 5,059
22 Candeleda 55 5,062
23 Villanueva del Trabuco 51 5,067
24 Vedra 58 5,069
25 Ribadumia 58 5,069
26 Algarrobo 51 5,073
27 Añover de Tajo 54 5,075
28 Sant Pol de Mar 56 5,076
29 Cudillero 34 5,078
30 San Ginés de la Jara 31 5,081
31 Navas de San Juan 51 5,083
32 Moià 56 5,086
33 Santa Cristina d'Aro 56 5,089
34 Miño 58 5,092
35 Boalo 29 5,094
36 Port d'Alcúdia 07 5,099
37 Montbau 56 5,110
38 Cacabelos 55 5,120
39 Alcarràs 56 5,133
40 Fabero 55 5,150
41 Mojacar 51 5,154
42 Miguel Esteban 54 5,170
43 Carnota 58 5,171
44 Villafranca de los Caballeros 54 5,181
45 La Poveda 29 5,183
46 Capellades 56 5,187
47 Cala Millor 07 5,197
48 Villanueva del Río y Minas 51 5,213
49 Guijuelo 55 5,221
50 Cardona 56 5,226
51 Tinajo 53 5,228
52 Buenavista del Norte 53 5,231
53 Moral de Calatrava 54 5,236
54 Alameda 51 5,241
55 Quintana de la Serena 57 5,242
56 Beas de Segura 51 5,251
57 Deba 59 5,253
58 Bonares 51 5,257
59 Mondariz 58 5,259
60 Peal de Becerro 51 5,277
61 La Campana 51 5,281
62 Gata de Gorgos 60 5,281
63 Dosrius 56 5,281
64 Renedo 39 5,283
65 Los Villares 51 5,289
66 Lloseta 07 5,295
67 Benejúzar 60 5,295
68 Turís 60 5,305
69 Paterna de Rivera 51 5,306
70 El Altet 60 5,323
71 Alcalá del Valle 51 5,323
72 Olías del Rey 54 5,336
73 Torrejón de la Calzada 29 5,339
74 Magaluf 07 5,339
75 Ares 58 5,342
76 Agramunt 56 5,351
77 Otura 51 5,362
78 Los Dolores 31 5,369
79 Argamasilla de Calatrava 54 5,371
80 Arafo 53 5,375
81 Talavera La Real 57 5,376
82 Vielha 56 5,385
83 Casariche 51 5,389
84 Can Pastilla 07 5,390
85 Allariz 58 5,392
86 Cuntis 58 5,398
87 Aceuchal 57 5,408
88 Pozo Alcón 51 5,414
89 La Guancha 53 5,424
90 San Ildefonso 55 5,426
91 Villamuriel de Cerrato 55 5,437
92 Pereiro de Aguiar 58 5,443
93 Fuente Obejuna 51 5,451
94 Abegondo 58 5,454
95 Peñafiel 55 5,455
96 Agaete 53 5,459
97 la Vall d'Hebron 56 5,469
98 Villanueva del Ariscal 51 5,471
99 Bunyola 07 5,475
100 La Muela 52 5,479

The smallest cities in Spain (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Valdetorres de Jarama has a population of just 5,001. 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 5,001 residents, Valdetorres de Jarama 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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