Least Dense in Flanders

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Flanders

1 Ruiselede 286/mi²
2 Eksel 334/mi²
3 Oedelem 341/mi²
4 Meeuwen 342/mi²
5 Moerbeke 350/mi²
6 Retie 362/mi²
7 Aalterbrug 395/mi²
8 Langemark 415/mi²
9 Merksplas 433/mi²
10 Hechtel 455/mi²
11 Mol 479/mi²
12 Wachtebeke 482/mi²
13 Bekkevoort 488/mi²
14 Zutendaal 505/mi²
15 Bierbeek 510/mi²
16 Kruishoutem 514/mi²
17 Ruddervoorde 517/mi²
18 Negenmanneke 524/mi²
19 Zuun 524/mi²
20 Eksaarde 547/mi²
21 Herne 548/mi²
22 Arendonk 556/mi²
23 Adegem 558/mi²
24 Oostmalle 573/mi²
25 Oostham 585/mi²
26 Achel 586/mi²
27 Kalmthout 586/mi²
28 Tessenderlo 594/mi²
29 Wuustwezel 601/mi²
30 Meerhout 611/mi²
31 Itegem 613/mi²
32 Rijkevorsel 617/mi²
33 Zwevezele 622/mi²
34 Wolvertem 627/mi²
35 Geel 635/mi²
36 Lichtaart 644/mi²
37 Brecht 651/mi²
38 Klemskerke 651/mi²
39 Sint-Kwintens-Lennik 654/mi²
40 Koekelare 663/mi²
41 Erps-Kwerps 668/mi²
42 Sint-Lenaarts 685/mi²
43 Herselt 685/mi²
44 Lommel 686/mi²
45 Tongerlo 687/mi²
46 Sinaai 687/mi²
47 Schulen 690/mi²
48 Zoersel 693/mi²
49 Maria Aalter 696/mi²
50 Sint-Joris 696/mi²
51 Oostrozebeke 705/mi²
52 Schriek 711/mi²
53 Lissewege 716/mi²
54 Ronsele 735/mi²
55 Zomergem 735/mi²
56 Wingene 736/mi²
57 Lummen 737/mi²
58 Zolder 739/mi²
59 Hingene 741/mi²
60 Rijmenam 745/mi²
61 Waasmunster 748/mi²
62 Balen 749/mi²
63 Geetbets 765/mi²
64 Meulebeke 767/mi²
65 Geluwe 778/mi²
66 Overpelt 783/mi²
67 Sleidinge 784/mi²
68 Peer 793/mi²
69 Halen 800/mi²
70 Moorslede 801/mi²
71 Sijsele 807/mi²
72 Neeroeteren 821/mi²
73 Bocholt 826/mi²
74 Moorsele 829/mi²
75 Waarschoot 847/mi²
76 Sint-Laureins 859/mi²
77 Kwaadmechelen 860/mi²
78 Veerle 863/mi²
79 Nazareth 868/mi²
80 Bazel 870/mi²
81 Dilsen 871/mi²
82 Hoeselt 872/mi²
83 Essen 875/mi²
84 Oostduinkerke 876/mi²
86 Donk 885/mi²
87 Alken 894/mi²
88 Veurne 901/mi²
89 Aalter 902/mi²
90 Maldegem 911/mi²
91 Beverst 911/mi²
92 Overijse 913/mi²
93 Westmalle 916/mi²
94 Eernegem 918/mi²
95 Putte 920/mi²
96 Oudenburg 926/mi²
97 Eke 928/mi²
98 Kaprijke 933/mi²
99 Torhout 938/mi²
100 Rillaar 948/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Flanders offer spacious living with more land per resident. Ruiselede has just 286 people per square mile. These cities provide room to spread out with larger lot sizes and more open space.

Low-density cities typically feature more single-family homes with larger yards, easier parking, and less traffic congestion. They appeal to families seeking space, privacy, and access to nature without moving to a fully rural area.

While the spread-out nature of these cities means longer drives to amenities and greater reliance on personal vehicles, many residents value the trade-off for quieter neighborhoods and a more relaxed pace of life.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Ruiselede, there are only 286 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 97,456 square feet of city space.
  • 2. Low-density cities often have significantly lower housing costs due to more available land for development.
  • 3. Many of the least dense cities are located in the western United States, where vast open spaces define the landscape.

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