Least Dense in Wales

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Wales

1 Pembroke 7/mi²
2 Burry Port 8/mi²
3 Pembroke Dock 8/mi²
4 Ruthin 12/mi²
5 Tredegar 12/mi²
6 Undy 13/mi²
7 Magor 14/mi²
8 Abertillery 15/mi²
9 Abergele 18/mi²
10 Carmarthen 18/mi²
11 Aberdare 19/mi²
12 Flint 19/mi²
13 Caldicot 22/mi²
14 Deganwy 22/mi²
15 Hirwaun 23/mi²
16 Monmouth 23/mi²
17 Broughton 23/mi²
18 Pentre 23/mi²
19 Brynmawr 23/mi²
20 Llanelli 25/mi²
21 Porth 25/mi²
22 Treherbert 25/mi²
23 Chepstow 26/mi²
24 Pencoed 27/mi²
25 Abergavenny 27/mi²
26 Brynamman 28/mi²
27 Brynna 29/mi²
28 Holyhead 29/mi²
29 Porthcawl 31/mi²
30 Pentyrch 31/mi²
31 Thornhill 33/mi²
32 Pontyclun 34/mi²
33 Treorchy 34/mi²
34 Colwyn Bay 34/mi²
35 Beddau 36/mi²
36 Holywell 36/mi²
37 Conwy 37/mi²
38 Hengoed 38/mi²
39 Mold 39/mi²
40 Llanharan 39/mi²
41 Buckley 39/mi²
42 Caerphilly 43/mi²
43 Llandaff 44/mi²
44 Ammanford 45/mi²
45 Denbigh 46/mi²
46 Pontarddulais 46/mi²
47 Gorseinon 46/mi²
48 Llandudno 47/mi²
49 Landore 48/mi²
50 Rhosllannerchrugog 49/mi²
51 Abertridwr 49/mi²
52 Mountain Ash 49/mi²
53 Blackwood 50/mi²
54 Aberystwyth 52/mi²
55 Hawarden 54/mi²
56 Tonyrefail 57/mi²
57 Rhiwbina 58/mi²
58 Bangor 60/mi²
59 Dinas Powys 61/mi²
60 Llantrisant 62/mi²
61 Bedwas 62/mi²
62 Llantwit Fardre 71/mi²
63 Whitchurch 72/mi²
64 Llantwit Major 74/mi²
65 Barry 75/mi²
66 Abercanaid 77/mi²
67 Blaenavon 84/mi²
68 Neath 90/mi²
69 Llandybie 91/mi²
70 Aberkenfig 96/mi²
71 Prestatyn 99/mi²
72 Deeside 124/mi²
73 Pontypridd 137/mi²
74 Gelligaer 140/mi²
75 Rhyl 142/mi²
76 Risca 155/mi²
77 Penarth 175/mi²
78 Wrexham 322/mi²
79 Llannon 361/mi²
80 Coity 393/mi²
81 Bridgend 469/mi²
82 Glyncorrwg 523/mi²
83 Ebbw Vale 584/mi²
84 Cwmbran 718/mi²
85 Abercarn 855/mi²
86 Merthyr Tydfil 895/mi²
87 Rhoose 1,022/mi²
88 Rhymney 1,026/mi²
89 Crumlin 1,129/mi²
90 Brymbo 1,299/mi²
91 Caerleon 1,421/mi²
92 Cwmafan 1,466/mi²
93 Rhondda 1,541/mi²
94 Newbridge 1,560/mi²
95 Swansea 1,638/mi²
96 New Inn 1,672/mi²
97 Abercynon 1,802/mi²
98 Briton Ferry 1,946/mi²
99 Treharris 2,010/mi²
100 Clydach 2,295/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Wales offer spacious living with more land per resident. Pembroke 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 Pembroke, 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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