Least Dense in Ethiopia

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Ethiopia

1 Ciro 55 7/mi²
2 Gīdolē 56 20/mi²
3 Ījajī 51 21/mi²
4 Damboya 55 31/mi²
5 Gīnch’ī 51 32/mi²
6 Chelenko 51 36/mi²
7 Gēdo 51 38/mi²
8 Dejen 46 44/mi²
9 Duuban 52 47/mi²
10 Lumamē 46 50/mi²
11 Ādīs ‘Alem 51 51/mi²
12 Kahandhale 52 57/mi²
13 Golwayn 52 63/mi²
14 Āsosa 47 65/mi²
15 Batī 46 66/mi²
16 Debark’ 46 67/mi²
17 Digih Habar Es 52 70/mi²
18 El Bahay 52 73/mi²
19 Waal 52 76/mi²
20 Gedeb 52 76/mi²
21 Raqo 52 79/mi²
22 Funyan Bīra 51 80/mi²
23 Maksenyit 46 83/mi²
24 Felana 51 83/mi²
25 Amba Giorgis 46 88/mi²
26 K’ola Diba 46 88/mi²
27 Tikil Dingay 46 91/mi²
28 Dabat 46 91/mi²
29 ‘Alemaya 51 98/mi²
30 Bale Hawassa 56 100/mi²
31 Fadhigaradle 52 107/mi²
32 Neefkuceliye 52 108/mi²
33 Guder 51 108/mi²
34 Āykel 46 109/mi²
35 Yamarugley 52 114/mi²
36 Babīlē 51 117/mi²
37 Qorof 52 117/mi²
38 Lasoano 52 120/mi²
39 Worabe 55 195/mi²
40 Kachīsī 51 207/mi²
41 Gambēla 49 210/mi²
42 Kombolcha 46 273/mi²
43 Burayu 51 275/mi²
44 Chinahsen 52 295/mi²
45 Weldiya 46 334/mi²
46 Debre Mark’os 46 449/mi²
47 Dire Dawa 48 473/mi²
48 Harar 50 500/mi²
49 Gonder 46 1,042/mi²
50 Warder 52 1,425/mi²
51 Gode 52 1,435/mi²
52 Kebri Dahar 52 1,524/mi²
53 Sodo 56 1,621/mi²
54 Ārabī 52 1,730/mi²
55 Bishoftu 51 1,849/mi²
56 Jijiga 52 1,850/mi²
57 Dubti 45 1,863/mi²
58 Asaita 45 2,033/mi²
59 Wenago 56 2,139/mi²
60 Gasuba 56 2,242/mi²
61 Mena 51 2,841/mi²
62 Bahir Dar 46 2,952/mi²
63 Ara Ali 51 2,956/mi²
64 Hadero 55 3,150/mi²
65 Gununo 56 3,402/mi²
66 Bombe 56 3,420/mi²
67 Felege Neway 56 3,520/mi²
68 Gobēsa 51 3,537/mi²
69 Genet 51 3,715/mi²
70 Sagurē 51 3,796/mi²
71 Bonga SW 3,943/mi²
72 Gimbi 51 3,987/mi²
73 Goba 51 4,116/mi²
74 Huruta 51 4,192/mi²
75 Wacha SW 4,251/mi²
76 Hosa’ina 55 4,475/mi²
77 Dembī Dolo 51 4,531/mi²
78 Metu 51 4,583/mi²
79 Tarch’a Sodo SW 4,633/mi²
80 Duramē 55 4,670/mi²
81 Tēpī SW 4,694/mi²
82 Tebela 56 4,733/mi²
83 Īteya 51 4,741/mi²
84 Shonē 55 4,958/mi²
85 Ghinnir 51 5,001/mi²
86 Fichē 51 5,349/mi²
87 Butajīra 55 5,362/mi²
88 Ch’ench’a 56 5,439/mi²
89 Komtikas SW 5,558/mi²
90 Bek’ojī 51 5,610/mi²
91 Arba Minch 56 5,878/mi²
92 Bako 56 5,892/mi²
93 Bedelē 51 5,932/mi²
94 Shinshicho 55 6,157/mi²
95 Nek’emtē 51 6,604/mi²
96 K’olīto 55 7,070/mi²
97 Welk’īt’ē 55 7,253/mi²
98 Shambu 51 7,573/mi²
99 Waliso 51 7,591/mi²
100 Sendafa 51 7,591/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Ethiopia offer spacious living with more land per resident. Ciro has just 7 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 Ciro, there are only 7 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 4,160,955 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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