Least Dense in Yunnan

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Yunnan

1 Bengshutang 8/mi²
2 Yanmen 9/mi²
3 Badi 9/mi²
4 Gezan 11/mi²
5 Panjiang 12/mi²
6 Yangla 18/mi²
7 Dongwang 19/mi²
8 Benzilan 20/mi²
9 Shilongba 23/mi²
10 Heshun 23/mi²
11 Rongjiang 36/mi²
12 Mengman 37/mi²
13 Dake 39/mi²
14 Mengwang 42/mi²
15 Zhefang 44/mi²
16 Jiujing 47/mi²
17 Mengka 48/mi²
18 Yezhi 51/mi²
19 Qingshui 52/mi²
20 Xiyang 58/mi²
21 Zhongxin 58/mi²
22 Fengping 60/mi²
23 Beihai 79/mi²
24 Huimin 83/mi²
25 Dalongtan 86/mi²
26 Meng’a 86/mi²
27 Hehua 86/mi²
28 Mengla 102/mi²
29 Taiping 104/mi²
30 Zhonghe 131/mi²
31 Hekou 153/mi²
32 Nongzhang 156/mi²
33 Youzha 162/mi²
34 Yingpan 167/mi²
35 Nanjian 174/mi²
36 Huakoulongtan 175/mi²
37 Zhangfeng 184/mi²
38 Dianzhong 187/mi²
39 Jinhua 188/mi²
40 Shangpa 189/mi²
41 Shilin 190/mi²
42 Bonan 194/mi²
43 Sanchuan 198/mi²
44 Yongbei 211/mi²
45 Xilong 217/mi²
46 Mugan 220/mi²
47 Jiulong 224/mi²
48 Longshan 225/mi²
49 Xiangyang 229/mi²
50 Liuku 237/mi²
51 Zibihu 256/mi²
52 Lincang 256/mi²
53 Shangri-La 264/mi²
54 Simao 278/mi²
55 Huangjingba 280/mi²
56 Puchuan 287/mi²
57 Doushaguan 289/mi²
58 Bajie 304/mi²
59 Haidong Zhen 309/mi²
60 Mabai 310/mi²
61 Xinhua 312/mi²
62 Pu’er 317/mi²
63 Yousuo 325/mi²
64 Tuantian 339/mi²
65 Kuangyuan 375/mi²
66 Mangshi 393/mi²
67 Lufu 415/mi²
68 Kaiyuan 431/mi²
69 Huiyi 451/mi²
70 Daliyuan 454/mi²
71 Lubiaojie 455/mi²
72 Daxinshao 459/mi²
73 Jinding 475/mi²
74 Xiazhuang 497/mi²
75 Dayingjie 542/mi²
76 Fengyi 542/mi²
77 Ning’er 555/mi²
78 Hongxi 561/mi²
79 Yangzongnan Hengjie 572/mi²
80 Wenlan 606/mi²
81 Goujie 607/mi²
82 Mengzi 616/mi²
83 Zhongba 619/mi²
84 Yongjian 641/mi²
85 Yunnanyi 653/mi²
86 Miaojie 654/mi²
87 Shuifu 684/mi²
88 Wanqiao Zhen 686/mi²
89 Gejiu 698/mi²
90 Qingnianlu 699/mi²
91 Xiaojiezi 703/mi²
92 Mengmao 734/mi²
93 Jinniu 735/mi²
94 Lushui 740/mi²
95 Haikou 779/mi²
96 Xiangcheng 795/mi²
97 Yanjin 795/mi²
98 Longquan 801/mi²
99 Micheng 828/mi²
100 Suijiang Xian 833/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Yunnan offer spacious living with more land per resident. Bengshutang has just 8 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 Bengshutang, there are only 8 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 3,358,843 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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