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Least Dense in Indonesia

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense — Indonesia

1 Maba 29 1/mi²
2 Kepi PS 1/mi²
3 Tobong 40 2/mi²
4 Munduk 02 2/mi²
5 Saumlaki 28 2/mi²
6 Fakfak 36 2/mi²
7 Lovina 02 2/mi²
8 Elelim PE 3/mi²
9 Kenyam PE 3/mi²
10 Karubaga PE 4/mi²
11 Serui 36 4/mi²
12 Parapat 26 4/mi²
13 Galela 29 5/mi²
14 Teminabuan PD 5/mi²
15 Labuha 29 6/mi²
16 Nabire PT 6/mi²
17 Seririt 02 6/mi²
18 Pangkalanbuun 13 7/mi²
19 Lahewa 26 7/mi²
20 Kobakma PE 7/mi²
21 Namrole 28 7/mi²
22 Sarmi 36 7/mi²
23 Muara Teweh 13 8/mi²
24 Sentani 36 8/mi²
25 Mamuju 41 8/mi²
26 Luwuk 21 8/mi²
27 Nunukan 42 9/mi²
29 Gambiran Satu 08 11/mi²
30 Biak 36 11/mi²
31 Kalabahi 18 11/mi²
32 Dobo 28 11/mi²
33 Parmonangan 26 11/mi²
34 Agats PS 12/mi²
35 Manggar 35 12/mi²
36 Masamba 38 12/mi²
37 Labuan Lombok 17 12/mi²
38 Mlonggo 07 12/mi²
39 Driyorejo 08 12/mi²
40 Labuan 33 13/mi²
41 Ransiki 39 13/mi²
42 Lembar 17 13/mi²
43 Wongsorejo 08 14/mi²
44 Singojuruh 08 14/mi²
45 Kroya 07 14/mi²
46 Sumbawa Besar 17 14/mi²
47 Bejubang Dua 05 14/mi²
48 Leuwiliang 30 14/mi²
49 Tongging 26 15/mi²
50 Mulia PT 15/mi²
51 Bandar 26 15/mi²
52 Gongdanglegi Kulon 08 16/mi²
53 Poso 21 16/mi²
54 Dampit 08 16/mi²
55 Lewoleba 18 17/mi²
56 Terbanggi Besar 15 17/mi²
57 Srono 08 17/mi²
58 Namlea 28 18/mi²
59 Pekan Bahapal 26 18/mi²
60 Tanjung 12 18/mi²
61 Sidareja 07 18/mi²
62 Tobelo 29 18/mi²
63 Tiom PE 19/mi²
64 Bintuni 39 19/mi²
65 Muntok 35 19/mi²
66 Daruba 29 20/mi²
67 Pakisaji 08 21/mi²
68 Sampit 13 21/mi²
69 Tuapejat 24 22/mi²
70 Katobu 22 22/mi²
71 Banjar 02 22/mi²
72 Pecangaan 07 23/mi²
73 Majenang 07 23/mi²
74 Sangkapura 08 23/mi²
75 Sumberpucung 08 24/mi²
76 Soe 18 24/mi²
77 Babat 08 24/mi²
78 Manismata 11 26/mi²
79 Sijunjung 24 26/mi²
80 Dompu 17 28/mi²
81 Panarukan 08 29/mi²
82 Kencong 08 30/mi²
83 Muncar 08 30/mi²
84 Bulakamba 07 31/mi²
85 Rajapolah 30 31/mi²
86 Kuala Cenaku 37 31/mi²
87 Sofifi 29 31/mi²
88 Tanjung Balai 40 31/mi²
89 Baturaja 32 32/mi²
90 Kefamenanu 18 32/mi²
91 Ngemplak 07 32/mi²
92 Karangampel 30 33/mi²
93 Singaraja 02 33/mi²
94 Selogiri 07 35/mi²
95 Pandeglang 33 35/mi²
96 Paciran 08 35/mi²
97 Kebomas 08 35/mi²
98 Kepanjen 08 36/mi²
99 Prigen 08 36/mi²
100 Kraksaan 08 36/mi²

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