Smallest Cities in Donetsk

Top 96 cities ranked by smallest cities

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All Countries · Ukraine · Donetsk

Smallest Cities — Donetsk

1 Velyka Novosilka 5,235

2 Staromykhailivka 5,333

3 Yalta 5,519

4 Bylbasivka 5,807

5 Novodonetske 5,895

6 Staryi Krym 5,977

7 Starobesheve 6,044

8 Volodymyrivka 6,047

9 Holmivskyi 6,750

10 Vuhlehirsk 7,294

11 Panteleymonivka 7,727

12 Manhush 7,731

13 Bilytske 7,764

14 Nikol's’ke 7,801

15 Yasnohirka 8,030

16 Mar'yinka 9,089

17 Bilenke 9,441

18 Novyi Svit 9,488

19 Sofiyivka 9,673

20 Niu-York 9,735

21 Rodynske 9,850

22 Sartana 10,070

23 Hirnyk 10,357

24 Mospyne 10,471

25 Soledar 10,490

26 Ukrainsk 10,655

27 Siversk 10,875

28 Novoazovs'k 11,051

29 Svetlodarsk 11,127

30 Kal'mius'ke 11,422

31 Zhdanivka 11,867

32 Chasiv Yar 12,250

33 Bunhe 13,495

34 Novohrodivka 14,037

35 Vuhledar 14,144

36 Mykolaivka 14,210

37 Nyzhnia Krynka 14,253

38 Belozyorskoye 14,634

39 Krasnohorivka 14,666

40 Abakumova 15,000

41 Ilovays’k 15,447

42 Zuhres 17,871

43 Pelahiivka 17,877

44 Amvrosiivka 17,998

45 Kurakhove 18,220

46 Lyman 20,066

47 Kurakhovo 20,700

48 Volnovakha 21,166

49 Selydove 21,521

50 Dokuchaievsk 22,835

51 Debaltseve 24,209

52 Khrestivka 27,370

53 Dobropillia 28,170

54 Toretsk 30,914

55 Avdiivka 35,826

56 Yasynuvata 37,600

57 Khanzhonkove 40,007

58 Myrnohrad 46,098

59 Bosse 50,000

60 Hruzkyi 52,265

61 Khanzhonkivskyi 53,040

62 Sotsmisto 53,370

63 Chystyakove 53,462

64 Druzhkivka 53,977

65 Snizhne 55,587

66 Khartsyzk 56,182

67 Pokrovsk 60,127

68 Kostiantynivka 67,350

69 Mykytivskyi 70,474

70 Prymorskyi 71,008

71 Shakhtarsk 71,700

72 Tekstylnyk 75,000

73 Yenakiieve 76,673

74 Bakhmut 80,500

75 Berestovskyi 80,671

76 Voznesenskyi 85,399

77 Bohodukhivskyi 90,600

78 Yuzivskyi 94,228

79 Tsentralno-Miskyi 94,417

80 Oleksandrivskyi 100,330

81 Kalmiuskyi 101,498

82 Kindrativskyi 101,565

83 Chumakivskyi 103,005

84 Kalynivskyi 103,249

85 Sloviansk 105,141

86 Hirnytskyi 107,216

87 Smolyanskyi 116,779

88 Mariupol 120,000

89 Livoberezhnyi 122,175

90 Kyivskyi 139,177

91 Kramatorsk 147,145

92 Rutchenkivskyi 168,029

93 Tsentralnyi 179,582

94 Horlivka 239,828

95 Makiivka 338,968

96 Donetsk 901,645

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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