Smallest Cities in Donetsk

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Best Donetsk Cities

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Smallest Cities - Donetsk

1 Velyka Novosilka 5,235
2 Staromykhailivka 5,333
3 Bylbasivka 5,807
4 Novodonetske 5,895
5 Staryi Krym 5,977
6 Starobesheve 6,044
7 Volodymyrivka 6,047
8 Vuhlehirsk 7,294
9 Panteleymonivka 7,727
10 Nikol's’ke 7,801
11 Bilytske 7,913
12 Manhush 8,127
13 Novyi Svit 9,488
14 Niu-York 9,735
15 Sartana 10,350
16 Vynohradne 10,350
17 Talakivka 10,350
18 Lebedynske 10,350
19 Hnutove 10,350
20 Kalynivka 10,350
21 Mospyne 10,471
22 Hruzko-Zorianske 10,471
23 Vysoke 10,471
24 Hruzko-Lomivka 10,471
25 Horbachevo-Mykhailivka 10,471
26 Prydorozhnye 10,471
27 Nyzhni Byriuky 10,471
28 Soledar 10,490
29 Siversk 10,875
30 Serebrianka 10,875
31 Riznykivka 10,875
32 Dronivka 10,875
33 Novoazovs'k 11,051
34 Svetlodarsk 11,281
35 Luhanske 11,281
36 Novoluhanske 11,281
37 Hirnyk 11,378
38 Kurakhivka 11,378
39 Kal'mius'ke 11,603
40 Ukrainsk 11,824
41 Tsukuryne 11,824
42 Zhdanivka 11,913
43 Bunhe 13,495
44 Druzhne 13,495
45 Mykolaivka 14,210
46 Novohrodivka 14,300
47 Belozyorskoye 14,634
48 Krasnohorivka 14,666
49 Vuhledar 14,822
50 Yehorivka 14,822
51 Abakumova 15,000
52 Ilovays’k 15,447
53 Shyroke 15,447
54 Zelene 15,447
55 Hrabske 15,447
56 Pelahiivka 17,877
57 Zuhres 18,024
58 Zuivka 18,024
59 Troitsko-Khartsyzk 18,024
60 Shakhtne 18,024
61 Kurakhove 18,220
62 Amvrosiivka 18,413
63 Novoamvrosiivske 18,413
64 Blahodatne 18,413
65 Rodnyky 18,413
66 Kurakhovo 20,700
67 Volnovakha 21,166
68 Selydove 21,521
69 Lyman 22,315
70 Drobysheve 22,315
71 Stavky 22,315
72 Dokuchaievsk 22,907
73 Olenivka 22,907
74 Sarabash 22,907
75 Debaltseve 24,209
76 Khrestivka 28,149
77 Dobropillia 28,757
78 Toretsk 30,914
79 Shcherbynivka 30,914
80 Novospaske 30,914
81 Katerynivka 30,914
82 Avdiivka 31,940
83 Yasynuvata 34,144
84 Zemlianky 34,144
85 Yasynivka 34,144
86 Sloviansk 40,000
87 Snizhne 47,259
88 Shakhtarsk 49,482
89 Myrnohrad 50,360
90 Chystyakove 53,462
91 Druzhkivka 53,977
92 Malotaranivka 53,977
93 Khartsyzk 56,182
94 Zolotarivka 56,182
95 Vuhliar 56,182
96 P'yatypill'ya 56,182
97 Hirne 56,182
98 Velyke Orikhove 56,182
99 Pokrovsk 63,437
100 Zvirove 63,437

The smallest cities in Donetsk (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Velyka Novosilka has a population of just 5,235. 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 5,235 residents, Velyka Novosilka 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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