Least Dense in Hainan

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Least Dense — Hainan

1 Gongpo 10/mi²

2 Dapo 11/mi²

3 Changhao 12/mi²

4 Fengpo 12/mi²

5 Huishan 13/mi²

6 Sangengluo 14/mi²

7 Baoluo 14/mi²

8 Tian’an 14/mi²

9 Nanqiao 14/mi²

10 Huangzhu 16/mi²

11 Shangen 16/mi²

12 Fanyang 19/mi²

13 Nansheng 19/mi²

14 Shibi 22/mi²

15 Hanlin 22/mi²

16 Sanjiang 40/mi²

17 Xishui 50/mi²

18 Bangxi 55/mi²

19 Shang’an 63/mi²

20 Da’an 67/mi²

21 Changzheng 71/mi²

22 Zhongping 80/mi²

23 Diaoluoshan 83/mi²

24 Hongmao 83/mi²

25 Heping 86/mi²

26 Qunying 90/mi²

27 Liugong 94/mi²

28 Fuwen 96/mi²

29 Poxin 105/mi²

30 Nanbao 119/mi²

31 Jiamao 129/mi²

32 Fengmu 137/mi²

33 Sandao 152/mi²

34 Xiangshui 174/mi²

35 Lanyang 192/mi²

36 Xinzheng 193/mi²

37 Shiling 194/mi²

38 Nada 196/mi²

39 Wenluo 197/mi²

40 Nanfeng 219/mi²

41 Qiongshan 244/mi²

42 Wuzhishan 257/mi²

43 Paipu 321/mi²

44 Heqing 325/mi²

45 Yaxing 378/mi²

46 Guangcun 414/mi²

47 Yinggen 427/mi²

48 Dongcheng 444/mi²

49 Wangwu 444/mi²

50 Jinjiang 477/mi²

51 Baocheng 485/mi²

52 Eman 492/mi²

53 Haitou 503/mi²

54 Basuo 507/mi²

55 Dacheng 523/mi²

56 Wenchang 591/mi²

57 Mutang 662/mi²

58 Wanning 744/mi²

59 Qionghai 800/mi²

60 Lingao 990/mi²

61 Sanya 1,392/mi²

62 Zhonghe 1,488/mi²

63 Xiuying 1,522/mi²

64 Sandu 1,785/mi²

65 Baimajing 1,868/mi²

66 Xinzhou 2,011/mi²

67 Haikou 3,230/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Hainan offer spacious living with more land per resident. Gongpo has just 10 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 Gongpo, there are only 10 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 2,680,615 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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