Least Dense in Shanxi

Top 40 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Shanxi

1 Huaidao 5/mi²
2 Huyu 5/mi²
3 Tanshang 6/mi²
4 Dongmafang 7/mi²
5 Shentangbao 8/mi²
6 Shangyuzhuang 8/mi²
7 Xiaruyue 8/mi²
8 Guangyubao 8/mi²
9 Ximafang 9/mi²
10 Xuekulue 10/mi²
11 Changzhen 21/mi²
12 Liebu 22/mi²
13 Dayanbei 22/mi²
14 Fenghuangcheng 24/mi²
15 Hubei 25/mi²
16 Hougaoshizhuang 26/mi²
17 Zuhu 28/mi²
18 Gaojiabu 29/mi²
19 Xiashuitou 30/mi²
20 Hezhi 34/mi²
21 Bajiao 37/mi²
22 Zhangcaizhuang 39/mi²
23 Yuling 42/mi²
24 Xiangyangpu 52/mi²
25 Taocun 57/mi²
26 Yangjiaying 74/mi²
27 Gutao 166/mi²
28 Yuanping 420/mi²
29 Zhaoyu 773/mi²
30 Jiexiu 1,510/mi²
31 Xinzhi 2,793/mi²
32 Dongzhao 3,098/mi²
33 Lidayao 11,778/mi²
34 Ningxiang 13,005/mi²
35 Guanjiabao 15,953/mi²
36 Youwei 18,213/mi²
37 Dahuaishu 24,636/mi²
38 Yuci 60,340/mi²
39 Lüliang 314,225/mi²
40 Jinzhong 339,783/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Shanxi offer spacious living with more land per resident. Huaidao has just 5 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 Huaidao, there are only 5 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 5,466,353 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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