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Least Dense in Wales

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense — Wales

2 Welshpool 3/mi²
3 Brecon 4/mi²
4 Caernarfon 5/mi²
5 Newtown 5/mi²
6 Pembroke 6/mi²
7 Burry Port 8/mi²
8 Pembroke Dock 8/mi²
9 Milford Haven 11/mi²
10 Ruthin 12/mi²
11 Haverfordwest 12/mi²
12 Undy 13/mi²
13 Magor 13/mi²
14 Maesteg 20/mi²
15 Monmouth 22/mi²
16 Deganwy 22/mi²
17 Broughton 23/mi²
18 Pentre 24/mi²
19 Caldicot 25/mi²
20 Llanharan 25/mi²
21 Pontyclun 25/mi²
22 Porth 26/mi²
23 Treherbert 26/mi²
24 Holywell 27/mi²
25 Brynamman 28/mi²
26 Brynna 29/mi²
27 Holyhead 29/mi²
28 Hirwaun 32/mi²
29 Ferndale 32/mi²
30 Thornhill 33/mi²
31 Treorchy 36/mi²
32 Chepstow 36/mi²
33 Beddau 36/mi²
34 Flint 36/mi²
35 Llandudno 36/mi²
36 Hengoed 38/mi²
37 Mold 39/mi²
38 Aberdare 40/mi²
39 Tonyrefail 41/mi²
40 Llandaff 44/mi²
41 Denbigh 45/mi²
42 Pontarddulais 46/mi²
43 Landore 48/mi²
44 Llanelli 48/mi²
45 Abertridwr 49/mi²
46 Mountain Ash 49/mi²
47 Rhiwbina 57/mi²
48 Dinas Powys 60/mi²
49 Bedwas 62/mi²
50 Llantrisant 63/mi²
51 Whitchurch 70/mi²
52 Barry 76/mi²
53 Abercanaid 77/mi²
54 Caerphilly 83/mi²
55 Blaenavon 84/mi²
56 Aberkenfig 96/mi²
57 Prestatyn 98/mi²
58 Hawarden 99/mi²
59 Gorseinon 104/mi²
60 Llantwit Major 111/mi²
61 Colwyn Bay 114/mi²
62 Deeside 124/mi²
63 Gelligaer 131/mi²
64 Rhosllannerchrugog 132/mi²
65 Pontypridd 133/mi²
66 Rhyl 136/mi²
67 Risca 155/mi²
68 Buckley 156/mi²
69 Penarth 181/mi²
70 Ammanford 197/mi²
71 Neath 225/mi²
72 Wrexham 343/mi²
73 Coity 393/mi²
74 Bridgend 471/mi²
75 Tonypandy 481/mi²
76 Glyn-neath 536/mi²
77 Ebbw Vale 584/mi²
78 Merthyr Tydfil 667/mi²
79 Cwmbran 712/mi²
80 Rhoose 929/mi²
81 Rhymney 1,025/mi²
82 Cardigan 1,062/mi²
83 Crumlin 1,187/mi²
84 Tredegar 1,215/mi²
85 Cwmafan 1,379/mi²
86 Gresford 1,427/mi²
87 Abertillery 1,512/mi²
88 Rhondda 1,541/mi²
89 Caerleon 1,559/mi²
90 Abercarn 1,588/mi²
91 Newbridge 1,627/mi²
92 Abercynon 1,690/mi²
93 New Inn 1,830/mi²
94 Carmarthen 1,967/mi²
95 Swansea 1,995/mi²
96 Ystradgynlais 2,193/mi²
97 Pencoed 2,704/mi²
98 Ystalyfera 2,710/mi²
99 Abergele 2,751/mi²
100 Coedpoeth 2,765/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Wales offer spacious living with more land per resident. Llandrindod Wells has just 2 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 Llandrindod Wells, there are only 2 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 11,241,290 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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