Least Dense in China

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Least Dense — China

1 Yangjingziwan 15 0/mi²

2 Ruoqiang 13 0/mi²

3 Dongdong 15 0/mi²

4 Xiaheqing 15 0/mi²

5 Xidong 15 0/mi²

6 Zhongdong 15 0/mi²

7 Xiba 15 0/mi²

8 Nagqu 14 0/mi²

9 Luocheng 15 0/mi²

10 Jinfosi 15 0/mi²

11 Jiqu 06 0/mi²

12 Dolod 20 0/mi²

13 Hongwansi 15 1/mi²

14 Wuguanyi 26 1/mi²

15 Huazhai 15 1/mi²

16 Zhamog 14 1/mi²

17 Xia Zanggor 06 1/mi²

18 Sazhubxi 06 1/mi²

19 Longqu 15 1/mi²

20 Guojiabao 15 1/mi²

21 Liuyuan 15 1/mi²

22 Longcang 06 1/mi²

23 Dongle 15 1/mi²

24 Zhongtie 06 1/mi²

25 Xiuma 06 1/mi²

26 Quedantang 06 1/mi²

27 Jiangxigou 06 1/mi²

28 Huocheng 15 1/mi²

29 Heiquan 15 1/mi²

30 Guazhou 15 1/mi²

31 Longyangxia 06 1/mi²

32 Luoyuan 30 1/mi²

33 Huaping 30 1/mi²

34 Shunhua 15 1/mi²

35 Oula 15 1/mi²

36 Dangchengwan 15 1/mi²

37 Bagou 06 1/mi²

38 Bozidun 13 1/mi²

39 Baiyu 06 1/mi²

40 Banjiang 30 1/mi²

41 Cairima 15 1/mi²

42 Qihama 15 1/mi²

43 Baitouli 24 1/mi²

44 Yangjiaqiao 15 1/mi²

45 Chagan 30 1/mi²

46 Wenquan 06 1/mi²

47 Shuiyao 24 1/mi²

48 Huangqu 15 1/mi²

49 Xiangshui 26 1/mi²

50 Tangnaihai 06 1/mi²

51 Dongke 06 1/mi²

52 Wanghu 24 1/mi²

53 Daciyao 24 1/mi²

54 Awancang 15 1/mi²

55 Yingwusitangcun 13 1/mi²

56 Luowa 21 1/mi²

57 Qingyanghu 13 1/mi²

58 Sailaitang 06 1/mi²

59 Dadong 30 1/mi²

60 Taxiu 06 1/mi²

61 Renzhuang 02 1/mi²

62 Maima 15 1/mi²

63 Jijiazhuang 24 1/mi²

64 Fengyu 24 1/mi²

65 Karjaw 13 1/mi²

66 Lantian 30 1/mi²

67 Shuanghejie 29 1/mi²

68 Darenzhuang 24 1/mi²

69 Timian 30 1/mi²

70 Xiaotiechang 29 1/mi²

71 Xihu 13 1/mi²

72 Daotanghe 06 1/mi²

73 Anhua Daying 29 1/mi²

74 Xiaosheng 30 1/mi²

75 Kokdala 13 1/mi²

76 Kürti 13 1/mi²

77 Changtian 30 1/mi²

78 Laotai 13 1/mi²

79 Xidagou 13 1/mi²

80 Chahe 29 1/mi²

81 Gongbai 30 1/mi²

82 Xarag 06 1/mi²

83 Qingzhou 30 2/mi²

84 Baijiazhuang 24 2/mi²

85 Wucheng 24 2/mi²

86 Zhongyang 30 2/mi²

87 Rezhe 30 2/mi²

88 Luoshanchuan 15 2/mi²

89 Weizheng 30 2/mi²

90 Heshengbao 24 2/mi²

91 Ewirgol 13 2/mi²

92 Ya’erya 24 2/mi²

93 Shuibian 30 2/mi²

94 Hukeng 07 2/mi²

95 Tianyuan 30 2/mi²

96 Hetou 24 2/mi²

97 Yinjiacheng 15 2/mi²

98 Damusi 13 2/mi²

99 Bachi 30 2/mi²

100 Ningmute 06 2/mi²

The least densely populated cities in China offer spacious living with more land per resident. Yangjingziwan has just 0 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 Yangjingziwan, there are only 0 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 27,878,400 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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