Least Dense in Ethiopia

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Ethiopia

1 Kara K’orē 46 1/mi²

2 Debre Sīna 46 1/mi²

3 Gawanē 45 1/mi²

4 Hāgere Selam SI 1/mi²

5 Gorē 51 2/mi²

6 Debre Werk’ 46 2/mi²

7 Wenjī 51 2/mi²

8 Kercha 51 2/mi²

9 Suntu 51 2/mi²

10 Mēga 51 2/mi²

11 Sheno 51 3/mi²

12 Sīrē 51 3/mi²

13 ‘Alem Ketema 46 3/mi²

14 Were Īlu 46 3/mi²

15 Mehal Mēda 46 3/mi²

16 Kuyera 51 3/mi²

17 Metahāra 51 3/mi²

18 ‘Alem T’ēna 51 3/mi²

19 Āt’aye 46 3/mi²

20 Hīrna 51 3/mi²

21 Hartīshēk 52 3/mi²

22 Harbu 46 3/mi²

23 Abomsa 46 3/mi²

24 Deder 51 4/mi²

25 Ādīs K’idamē 46 4/mi²

26 Āyana 51 4/mi²

27 Tīlīlī 46 4/mi²

28 Shendi 4/mi²

29 Wonji 51 4/mi²

30 Mī’ēso 51 4/mi²

31 Dibate 47 4/mi²

32 Kofelē 51 4/mi²

33 Hāyk’ 46 4/mi²

34 Dēra 51 4/mi²

35 Wegeda 46 4/mi²

36 Welench’ītī 51 4/mi²

37 Indabaguna 53 4/mi²

38 Gurbetē 46 4/mi²

39 Mendī 51 4/mi²

40 Mambuk 47 4/mi²

41 Ginja Bet 46 4/mi²

42 Gimja Bēt Maryam 46 4/mi²

43 Mertule Maryam 46 4/mi²

44 Robīt 46 4/mi²

45 Adebaye 53 4/mi²

46 Robit 46 4/mi²

47 Dembech’a 46 4/mi²

48 Dayē 51 4/mi²

49 Gelemso 51 4/mi²

50 Āwash 45 5/mi²

51 Ibnat 46 5/mi²

52 Gutin 51 5/mi²

53 Sifra 45 5/mi²

54 Shakiso 51 5/mi²

55 Kibre Mengist 51 5/mi²

56 Intich’o 53 5/mi²

57 Bedēsa 51 5/mi²

58 Ābderafī 46 5/mi²

59 Abala 53 5/mi²

60 Bambesi 47 5/mi²

61 Metemma 46 5/mi²

62 May Cadera 53 6/mi²

63 Nejo 51 6/mi²

64 Filakit 46 6/mi²

65 Āsasa 51 6/mi²

66 Bichena 46 6/mi²

67 Dodola 51 6/mi²

68 T’īs Isat 46 6/mi²

69 Hagere Maryam 51 6/mi²

70 Gebre Guracha 51 6/mi²

71 Ādīs Zemen 46 6/mi²

72 Kobo 46 6/mi²

73 Ādēt 46 7/mi²

74 Jinka 56 7/mi²

75 Sheraro 53 7/mi²

76 Degeh Bur 52 7/mi²

77 Burē 46 7/mi²

78 Mehoni 45 7/mi²

79 Nefas Mewch’a 46 7/mi²

80 Negēlē 51 8/mi²

81 Mojo 51 8/mi²

82 Mersa 46 8/mi²

83 Ābīy Ādī 53 8/mi²

84 Werota 46 8/mi²

85 Lalibela 46 8/mi²

86 Injibara 46 8/mi²

87 Korem 53 8/mi²

88 Finote Selam 46 9/mi²

89 Leku SI 9/mi²

90 Arerti 45 9/mi²

91 Chagni 9/mi²

92 Mek’ī 51 9/mi²

93 Mot’a 46 9/mi²

94 Dangila 46 10/mi²

95 Dolo 53 10/mi²

96 Idaga Hamus 53 10/mi²

97 Tulu Bolo 51 10/mi²

98 Mīlē 45 11/mi²

99 Insēno 55 11/mi²

100 Maych’ew 53 12/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Ethiopia offer spacious living with more land per resident. Kara K’orē 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 Kara K’orē, 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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