Least Dense in Xinjiang

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Xinjiang

1 Ruoqiang 0/mi²

2 Bozidun 1/mi²

3 Yingwusitangcun 1/mi²

4 Qingyanghu 1/mi²

5 Karjaw 1/mi²

6 Xihu 1/mi²

7 Kokdala 1/mi²

8 Kürti 1/mi²

9 Laotai 1/mi²

10 Xidagou 1/mi²

11 Ewirgol 2/mi²

12 Damusi 2/mi²

13 Diwopu 2/mi²

14 Wu'erqi 2/mi²

15 Kalabulegen 2/mi²

16 Yak'airike 2/mi²

17 Santai 2/mi²

18 Bayi’awati 2/mi²

19 Xidi 2/mi²

20 Zirefuxiati 2/mi²

21 Baluntaicun 2/mi²

22 Tuohula 2/mi²

23 Qiongkulecun 2/mi²

24 Miao’ergou 2/mi²

25 Awiytan 2/mi²

26 Manglai 2/mi²

27 Jiahanbage 3/mi²

28 Kalasu 3/mi²

29 Kashitashi 3/mi²

30 Lucaogou 3/mi²

31 Bingtuan Sanshiliu Tuan 3/mi²

32 Kuoyiqi 3/mi²

33 Dure 3/mi²

34 Azhatebage 3/mi²

35 Akesalayi 3/mi²

36 Kuoshi'airike 3/mi²

37 Bage'awati 3/mi²

38 Huoshilafu 3/mi²

39 Dunbage 3/mi²

40 Karatobe 3/mi²

41 Xemirxek 3/mi²

42 Kaqun 3/mi²

43 Muhur 3/mi²

44 Saybag 3/mi²

45 Lop 3/mi²

46 Yawa 3/mi²

47 Puqiakeqi 4/mi²

48 Suptay 4/mi²

49 Liushujie 4/mi²

50 Alamaiti 4/mi²

51 Ka'ersai 4/mi²

52 Awati 4/mi²

53 Kuiya 4/mi²

54 Yigai'erqi 5/mi²

55 Alakak 5/mi²

56 Akdala 5/mi²

57 Qagan Gol 5/mi²

58 Emil 5/mi²

59 Qong Bora 5/mi²

60 Burqin 5/mi²

61 Kalaxilike 5/mi²

62 Qarek 5/mi²

63 Longfu 5/mi²

64 Zhawa 5/mi²

65 Qongkur 6/mi²

66 Huangdi 6/mi²

67 Elixku 6/mi²

68 Dongmazar 6/mi²

69 Mazha 6/mi²

70 Oymak 7/mi²

71 Qaraqash 7/mi²

72 Baishikante 7/mi²

73 Ha’erlong 7/mi²

74 Dulayti 7/mi²

75 Tikerik 7/mi²

76 Kageleke 8/mi²

77 Hami 8/mi²

78 Jagistay 8/mi²

79 Awuliya 8/mi²

80 Kezilexilike 8/mi²

81 Hoxtolgay 9/mi²

82 Weiwu'eryuqiwen 10/mi²

83 Baytokay 10/mi²

84 Samuyuzi 11/mi²

85 Arewusitang 11/mi²

86 Kax 13/mi²

87 Chapchal 13/mi²

88 Wusu 13/mi²

89 Jiujianlou 13/mi²

90 Yengitam 13/mi²

91 Onyar 14/mi²

92 Xirikxiy 14/mi²

93 Wensu 15/mi²

94 Alashankou 18/mi²

95 Sadikyüzi 23/mi²

96 Yengisar 24/mi²

97 Huanggong 24/mi²

98 Rokiya 27/mi²

99 Jetaral 30/mi²

100 Aqqan 33/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Xinjiang offer spacious living with more land per resident. Ruoqiang 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 Ruoqiang, 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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