Smallest Cities in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)

Top 37 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)

1 Xã An Ngãi 5,740

2 Côn Sơn 6,800

3 Ấp Xuân Sơn 9,117

4 Xã Bình Giả 9,780

5 Xuyên Mộc 9,804

6 Suối Nghệ 11,894

7 Côn Đảo 13,112

8 Ấp Bình Châu 15,344

9 Nhà Bè 17,264

10 Thị Trấn Đất Đỏ 20,187

11 Ấp Phước Tĩnh 22,106

12 Xóm Mỹ Xuân 32,345

13 Xã Long Hải 35,167

14 Thị Trấn Ngải Giao 49,065

15 Thị Trấn Phước Bửu 51,895

16 Tân Uyên 52,873

17 Cần Giờ 55,137

18 Củ Chi 75,000

19 Tân Bình 89,373

20 Gò Vấp 110,850

21 Quận Năm 187,510

22 Quận Bốn 199,329

23 Quận Ba 220,375

24 Thành Phố Bà Rịa 235,192

25 Quận Sáu 271,050

26 Phú Mỹ 287,055

27 Quận Mười Một 332,536

28 Bến Cát 364,578

29 Thủ Dầu Một 373,105

30 Quận Mười 399,000

31 Dĩ An 463,023

32 Vũng Tàu 464,860

33 Thủ Đức 524,670

34 Bình Thạnh 552,164

35 Chợ Lớn 561,000

36 Thuận An 588,616

37 Ho Chi Minh City 14,002,598

The smallest cities in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Xã An Ngãi has a population of just 5,740. 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 5,740 residents, Xã An Ngãi 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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