Least Dense in Ghana

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Ghana

1 Damongo 17 10/mi²

2 Salaga 17 10/mi²

3 Aboso 09 11/mi²

4 Kpandae 06 15/mi²

5 Kete Krachi 16 20/mi²

6 Dambai 16 20/mi²

7 Bimbila 06 21/mi²

8 Mpraeso 05 22/mi²

9 Nalerigu 15 22/mi²

10 Kintampo 14 25/mi²

11 Elubo 09 28/mi²

12 Atebubu 14 31/mi²

13 Saman 05 39/mi²

14 Goaso 12 43/mi²

15 Yegyi 14 45/mi²

16 Prestea 09 45/mi²

17 Duayaw-Nkwanta 12 46/mi²

18 Kibi 05 50/mi²

19 Savelugu 06 54/mi²

20 Bechem 12 56/mi²

21 Tepa 02 56/mi²

22 Sefwi 02 56/mi²

23 Akim Swedru 05 60/mi²

24 Akropong 05 61/mi²

25 Wankyi 13 61/mi²

26 Navrongo 10 65/mi²

27 Esim 09 69/mi²

28 Mim 12 71/mi²

29 Begoro 05 74/mi²

30 Domaa-Ahenkro 13 74/mi²

31 Agogo 02 74/mi²

32 Kade 05 74/mi²

33 Mumford 04 79/mi²

34 Assin Foso 04 83/mi²

35 Keta 08 85/mi²

36 Bibiani 18 90/mi²

37 Ejura 02 94/mi²

38 Nkoranza 14 94/mi²

39 Anyinam 05 97/mi²

40 Nsoatre 13 98/mi²

41 Tarkwa 09 112/mi²

42 Apam 04 114/mi²

43 Saltpond 04 121/mi²

44 Atronie 13 122/mi²

45 Mampong 02 122/mi²

46 Bekwai 02 127/mi²

47 Akatsi 08 131/mi²

48 Dunkwa 04 133/mi²

49 Aburi 05 150/mi²

50 Foso 04 153/mi²

51 Akwatia 05 155/mi²

52 Dzodze 08 157/mi²

53 Nkawkaw 05 170/mi²

54 Jirapa 11 173/mi²

55 Effiduase 02 195/mi²

56 Asamankese 05 201/mi²

57 Elmina 04 202/mi²

58 Mankesim 04 203/mi²

59 Yendi 06 206/mi²

60 Kpandu 08 214/mi²

61 Twifu Praso 04 225/mi²

62 Wa 11 249/mi²

63 Buduburam 04 251/mi²

64 Shama Junction 09 253/mi²

65 Konongo 02 262/mi²

66 Bolgatanga 10 262/mi²

67 Techiman 14 266/mi²

68 Japekrom 13 270/mi²

69 Swedru 04 278/mi²

70 Anloga 08 296/mi²

71 Tema New Town 01 302/mi²

72 Awoshi 01 304/mi²

73 Berekum 13 304/mi²

74 Suhum 05 307/mi²

75 Sunyani 13 379/mi²

76 Osu 01 413/mi²

77 Mandela 01 435/mi²

78 Aflao 08 463/mi²

79 Hohoe 08 466/mi²

80 Ahwiaa 02 474/mi²

81 Koforidua 05 478/mi²

82 Bawku 10 489/mi²

83 Tema 01 492/mi²

84 Obuase 02 567/mi²

85 Nungua 01 661/mi²

86 Cape Coast 04 670/mi²

87 Amanfrom 01 671/mi²

88 Nsawam 05 696/mi²

89 Kasoa 04 740/mi²

90 Sekondi 09 900/mi²

91 Akim Oda 05 973/mi²

92 Taifa 01 989/mi²

93 Adenta 01 1,015/mi²

94 Dome 01 1,120/mi²

95 Takoradi 09 1,226/mi²

96 Atsiaman 01 1,256/mi²

97 Teshi Old Town 01 1,351/mi²

98 New Achimota 01 1,364/mi²

99 Sakumona 01 1,378/mi²

100 Winneba 04 1,561/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Ghana offer spacious living with more land per resident. Damongo has just 10 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 Damongo, there are only 10 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 2,830,294 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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