Least Dense in Flanders

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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 Langemark 415/mi²

8 Merksplas 433/mi²

9 Hechtel 455/mi²

10 Essen 457/mi²

11 Mol 479/mi²

12 Wachtebeke 482/mi²

13 Bekkevoort 488/mi²

14 Zutendaal 505/mi²

15 Bierbeek 510/mi²

16 Ruddervoorde 517/mi²

17 Kruishoutem 520/mi²

18 Pittem 528/mi²

19 Eksaarde 547/mi²

20 Herne 548/mi²

21 Arendonk 556/mi²

22 Adegem 558/mi²

23 Oostmalle 573/mi²

24 Oostham 585/mi²

25 Achel 586/mi²

26 Kalmthout 586/mi²

27 Tessenderlo 594/mi²

28 Negenmanneke 600/mi²

29 Wuustwezel 601/mi²

30 Meerhout 611/mi²

31 Itegem 613/mi²

32 Rijkevorsel 617/mi²

33 Zwevezele 622/mi²

34 Lichtervelde 626/mi²

35 Wolvertem 627/mi²

36 Zichem 633/mi²

37 Geel 635/mi²

38 Lichtaart 644/mi²

39 Brecht 651/mi²

40 Klemskerke 651/mi²

41 Sint-Kwintens-Lennik 654/mi²

42 Koekelare 663/mi²

43 Erps-Kwerps 668/mi²

44 Overpelt 675/mi²

45 Sint-Lenaarts 685/mi²

46 Herselt 685/mi²

47 Lommel 686/mi²

48 Tongerlo 687/mi²

49 Sinaai 687/mi²

50 Zoersel 693/mi²

51 Oostrozebeke 705/mi²

52 Zomergem 708/mi²

53 Schriek 711/mi²

54 Wingene 736/mi²

55 Lummen 737/mi²

56 Zolder 739/mi²

57 Hingene 741/mi²

58 Lissewege 744/mi²

59 Rijmenam 745/mi²

60 Waasmunster 748/mi²

61 Balen 749/mi²

62 Hamont 749/mi²

63 Oud-Turnhout 754/mi²

64 's-Gravenwezel 761/mi²

65 Geetbets 765/mi²

66 Meulebeke 767/mi²

67 Geluwe 778/mi²

68 Sleidinge 784/mi²

69 Peer 793/mi²

70 Langdorp 799/mi²

71 Halen 800/mi²

72 Moorslede 801/mi²

73 Sijsele 807/mi²

74 Noorderwijk 808/mi²

75 Neeroeteren 821/mi²

76 Waarschoot 825/mi²

77 Bocholt 826/mi²

78 Moorsele 829/mi²

79 Sint-Laureins 859/mi²

80 Kwaadmechelen 860/mi²

81 Veerle 863/mi²

82 Nazareth 868/mi²

83 Bazel 870/mi²

84 Dilsen 871/mi²

85 Hoeselt 872/mi²

86 Oostduinkerke 876/mi²

87 Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver 884/mi²

88 Alken 894/mi²

89 Veurne 901/mi²

90 Aalter 902/mi²

91 Maldegem 911/mi²

92 Beverst 911/mi²

93 Overijse 913/mi²

94 Westmalle 916/mi²

95 Eernegem 918/mi²

96 Putte 920/mi²

97 Oudenburg 926/mi²

98 Eke 928/mi²

99 Kaprijke 933/mi²

100 Torhout 938/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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