Least Dense in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Democratic Republic of the Congo

1 Bosobolo 26 3/mi²

2 Malemba 22 4/mi²

3 Kampene 10 6/mi²

4 Kipamba 15 6/mi²

5 Businga 26 7/mi²

6 Lukolela 02 10/mi²

7 Mangbwalu 17 10/mi²

8 Watsa 16 10/mi²

9 Binga 25 11/mi²

10 Kasongo 10 11/mi²

11 Tshilenge 22 12/mi²

12 Djugu 17 13/mi²

13 Lisala 25 13/mi²

14 Kanyama 15 13/mi²

15 Aru 17 13/mi²

16 Katanda 11 18/mi²

17 Kenge 08 19/mi²

18 Kasangulu 08 21/mi²

19 Lubero 11 22/mi²

20 Kimpese 08 24/mi²

21 Sake 11 25/mi²

22 Isamba 18 28/mi²

23 Mangina 11 29/mi²

24 Inkisi 08 30/mi²

25 Bolobo 24 30/mi²

26 Mwene 22 30/mi²

27 Hyosha 11 39/mi²

28 Kabeya-Kamwanga 04 40/mi²

29 Babamba 30 43/mi²

30 Mbanza-Ngungu 08 45/mi²

31 Lusambo 27 45/mi²

32 Wamba 16 55/mi²

33 Kabare 12 55/mi²

34 Kanyobagonga 11 58/mi²

35 Kasongo-Lunda 19 63/mi²

36 Kirumba 11 68/mi²

37 Demba 23 78/mi²

38 Pepa 29 79/mi²

39 Yangambi 30 84/mi²

40 Miabi 04 107/mi²

41 Rutshuru 11 111/mi²

42 Libenge 28 118/mi²

43 Lubao 21 119/mi²

44 Mokambo 14 121/mi²

45 Pweto 14 122/mi²

46 Moanda 08 127/mi²

47 Basankusu 02 129/mi²

48 Masi-Manimba 20 144/mi²

49 Lukula 27 146/mi²

50 Luebo 18 158/mi²

51 Boende 31 159/mi²

52 Fungurume 22 160/mi²

53 Kayna 11 160/mi²

54 Luputa 21 173/mi²

55 Dibaya-Lubwe 20 175/mi²

56 Nyunzu 29 197/mi²

57 Tshela 08 202/mi²

58 Kituku 29 211/mi²

59 Basoko 30 240/mi²

60 Bolenge 02 251/mi²

61 Buta 13 254/mi²

62 Zongo 28 255/mi²

63 Mweka 18 256/mi²

64 Kabalo 29 256/mi²

65 Manono 29 261/mi²

66 Kongolo 29 274/mi²

67 Lodja 27 288/mi²

68 Bakwa 16 316/mi²

69 Kambove 14 319/mi²

70 Bukama 15 336/mi²

71 Ilebo 18 369/mi²

72 Bumba 25 486/mi²

73 Kipushi 14 544/mi²

74 Mwene-Ditu 21 598/mi²

75 Gemena 28 620/mi²

76 Kamina 15 636/mi²

77 Kutu 24 654/mi²

78 Gandajika 21 658/mi²

79 Gbadolite 26 688/mi²

80 Mushie 24 716/mi²

81 Nioki 24 725/mi²

82 Isiro 16 803/mi²

83 Inongo 24 803/mi²

84 Kalima 29 932/mi²

85 Malemba-Nkulu 15 955/mi²

86 Baudhuinville 29 1,046/mi²

87 Dungu 24 1,156/mi²

88 Bondo 13 1,221/mi²

89 Matadi 08 1,344/mi²

90 Kisangani 30 1,603/mi²

91 Kalemie 29 2,073/mi²

92 Bulungu 20 2,292/mi²

93 Bandundu Province 20 2,367/mi²

94 Mbandaka 02 2,562/mi²

95 Beni 11 2,669/mi²

96 Mulongo 15 3,354/mi²

97 Butembo 11 3,895/mi²

98 Kindu 10 4,051/mi²

99 Kinshasa 06 4,159/mi²

100 Aketi 13 4,199/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo offer spacious living with more land per resident. Bosobolo has just 3 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 Bosobolo, there are only 3 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 9,956,571 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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