Least Dense in Shanxi

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Least Dense — Shanxi

1 Shuiyao 1/mi²

2 Baitouli 1/mi²

3 Daciyao 1/mi²

4 Wanghu 1/mi²

5 Jijiazhuang 1/mi²

6 Darenzhuang 1/mi²

7 Fengyu 1/mi²

8 Wucheng 2/mi²

9 Baijiazhuang 2/mi²

10 Hetou 2/mi²

11 Ya’erya 2/mi²

12 Heshengbao 2/mi²

13 Youzai 2/mi²

14 Xiamayu 2/mi²

15 Xiaojingzhuang 2/mi²

16 Madaotou 2/mi²

17 Aoshi 2/mi²

18 Guan’er 2/mi²

19 Jiyizhuang 2/mi²

20 Shenbai 2/mi²

21 Zhangjiachang 2/mi²

22 Yujing 2/mi²

23 Yuanbuzi 2/mi²

24 Dianwan 2/mi²

25 Maojiazao 2/mi²

26 Dahuangwei 3/mi²

27 Xifangcheng 3/mi²

28 Haibeitou 3/mi²

29 Jinshanpu 3/mi²

30 Yangyu 3/mi²

31 Huaidao 5/mi²

32 Huyu 5/mi²

33 Tanshang 6/mi²

34 Dongmafang 7/mi²

35 Shentangbao 8/mi²

36 Shangyuzhuang 8/mi²

37 Xiaruyue 8/mi²

38 Guangyubao 8/mi²

39 Ximafang 9/mi²

40 Xuekulue 10/mi²

41 Anrong 11/mi²

42 Nieying 12/mi²

43 Yangfangkou 12/mi²

44 Huabeitun 13/mi²

45 Mayingzhuang 13/mi²

46 Zirun 14/mi²

47 Shangshaleng 14/mi²

48 Housuo 14/mi²

49 Yanglinjie 14/mi²

50 Jiazhuang 15/mi²

51 Changzhen 21/mi²

52 Liebu 22/mi²

53 Dayanbei 22/mi²

54 Fenghuangcheng 24/mi²

55 Hubei 25/mi²

56 Hougaoshizhuang 26/mi²

57 Zuhu 28/mi²

58 Gaojiabu 29/mi²

59 Xiashuitou 30/mi²

60 Hezhi 34/mi²

61 Bajiao 37/mi²

62 Zhangcaizhuang 39/mi²

63 Yuling 42/mi²

64 Xiangyangpu 52/mi²

65 Xinzhou 56/mi²

66 Taocun 57/mi²

67 Yangjiaying 74/mi²

68 Yuanping 84/mi²

69 Linfen 122/mi²

70 Yuncheng 124/mi²

71 Jincheng 131/mi²

72 Gutao 166/mi²

73 Changzhi 225/mi²

74 Jiexiu 270/mi²

75 Datong 341/mi²

76 Yangquan 415/mi²

77 Taiyuan 1,613/mi²

78 Xinzhi 2,793/mi²

79 Dongzhao 3,098/mi²

80 Lidayao 11,778/mi²

81 Guanjiabao 15,953/mi²

82 Youwei 18,213/mi²

83 Yuci 60,340/mi²

84 Lüliang 314,225/mi²

85 Jinzhong 339,783/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Shanxi offer spacious living with more land per resident. Shuiyao has just 1 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 Shuiyao, there are only 1 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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