Least Dense in Qinghai

Top 33 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Qinghai

1 Xiwu 11/mi²
2 Baitang 11/mi²
3 Zhexiao 12/mi²
4 Gyairong 14/mi²
5 Gaduo 15/mi²
6 Qingshuihe 16/mi²
7 Shanglaxiu 16/mi²
8 Laxiong 23/mi²
9 Xiao Surmang 24/mi²
10 Sizhai 25/mi²
11 Xihai Town 28/mi²
12 Xiagulei 30/mi²
13 Kangyang 32/mi²
14 Shixiang 35/mi²
15 Duolin 38/mi²
16 Bayan 38/mi²
17 Mangnai Zhen 39/mi²
18 Kanbula 42/mi²
19 Sanjiaocheng 44/mi²
20 Duoba 45/mi²
21 Garang 50/mi²
22 Xihai 52/mi²
23 Hedong 52/mi²
24 Yashiga 53/mi²
25 Huatugou 56/mi²
26 Dongxia 56/mi²
27 Shenzhong 57/mi²
28 Quankou 72/mi²
29 Qilian 102/mi²
30 Haomen 144/mi²
31 Lushar 262/mi²
32 Yushu 277/mi²
33 Qiaotou 451/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Qinghai offer spacious living with more land per resident. Xiwu has just 11 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 Xiwu, there are only 11 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 2,655,086 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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