Least Dense in Belgium

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Belgium

1 Havré WAL 9/mi²

2 Stavelot WAL 175/mi²

3 Bouillon WAL 176/mi²

4 Butgenbach WAL 178/mi²

5 Bullange WAL 184/mi²

6 Amblève WAL 224/mi²

7 Chimay WAL 242/mi²

8 Raeren WAL 258/mi²

9 Jalhay WAL 280/mi²

10 Ruiselede VLG 286/mi²

11 Eupen WAL 332/mi²

12 Eksel VLG 334/mi²

13 Nassogne WAL 339/mi²

14 Jemeppe-sur-Sambre WAL 339/mi²

15 Saint-Hubert WAL 340/mi²

16 Oedelem VLG 341/mi²

17 Meeuwen VLG 342/mi²

18 Moerbeke VLG 350/mi²

19 Marchin WAL 361/mi²

20 Retie VLG 362/mi²

21 Fosses-la-Ville WAL 371/mi²

22 Langemark VLG 415/mi²

23 Hannut WAL 423/mi²

24 Vielsalm WAL 431/mi²

25 Merksplas VLG 433/mi²

26 Battice WAL 440/mi²

27 Hechtel VLG 455/mi²

28 Essen VLG 457/mi²

29 Waimes WAL 462/mi²

30 Bertrix WAL 465/mi²

31 Mol VLG 479/mi²

32 Wachtebeke VLG 482/mi²

33 Étalle WAL 485/mi²

34 Bekkevoort VLG 488/mi²

35 Zutendaal VLG 505/mi²

36 Heinsch WAL 507/mi²

37 Bierbeek VLG 510/mi²

38 Ruddervoorde VLG 517/mi²

39 Kruishoutem VLG 520/mi²

40 Beauraing WAL 524/mi²

41 Pittem VLG 528/mi²

42 Couvin WAL 538/mi²

43 Eksaarde VLG 547/mi²

44 Herne VLG 548/mi²

45 Arendonk VLG 556/mi²

46 Adegem VLG 558/mi²

47 Ittre WAL 566/mi²

48 Oostmalle VLG 573/mi²

49 Ellezelles WAL 580/mi²

50 Momignies WAL 581/mi²

51 Oostham VLG 585/mi²

52 Achel VLG 586/mi²

53 Kalmthout VLG 586/mi²

54 Tessenderlo VLG 594/mi²

55 Spa WAL 594/mi²

56 Negenmanneke VLG 600/mi²

57 Wuustwezel VLG 601/mi²

58 Ohain WAL 609/mi²

59 Meerhout VLG 611/mi²

60 Itegem VLG 613/mi²

61 Theux WAL 617/mi²

62 Rijkevorsel VLG 617/mi²

63 Zwevezele VLG 622/mi²

64 Lichtervelde VLG 626/mi²

65 Wolvertem VLG 627/mi²

66 Baudour WAL 633/mi²

67 Zichem VLG 633/mi²

68 Geel VLG 635/mi²

69 Lichtaart VLG 644/mi²

70 Brecht VLG 651/mi²

71 Klemskerke VLG 651/mi²

72 Sint-Kwintens-Lennik VLG 654/mi²

73 Koekelare VLG 663/mi²

74 Floreffe WAL 664/mi²

75 Erps-Kwerps VLG 668/mi²

76 Comblain-au-Pont WAL 670/mi²

77 Overpelt VLG 675/mi²

78 Chièvres WAL 682/mi²

79 Sint-Lenaarts VLG 685/mi²

80 Herselt VLG 685/mi²

81 Lommel VLG 686/mi²

82 Tongerlo VLG 687/mi²

83 Sinaai VLG 687/mi²

84 Mettet WAL 688/mi²

85 Zoersel VLG 693/mi²

86 Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse WAL 695/mi²

87 Gesves WAL 704/mi²

88 Oostrozebeke VLG 705/mi²

89 Zomergem VLG 708/mi²

90 Schriek VLG 711/mi²

91 Lettelingen WAL 727/mi²

92 Wingene VLG 736/mi²

93 Lummen VLG 737/mi²

94 Zolder VLG 739/mi²

95 Hingene VLG 741/mi²

96 Lissewege VLG 744/mi²

97 Rijmenam VLG 745/mi²

98 Waasmunster VLG 748/mi²

99 Balen VLG 749/mi²

100 Hamont VLG 749/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Belgium offer spacious living with more land per resident. Havré has just 9 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 Havré, there are only 9 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 3,097,600 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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