Least Dense in Fukushima

Top 44 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Fukushima

1 Iizakamachi 20/mi²

2 Yagoshima 32/mi²

3 Mizunashi 34/mi²

4 Nozawa 38/mi²

5 Shimomatsumoto 39/mi²

6 Ōyauchi 47/mi²

7 Dake-onsen 57/mi²

8 Higashidate 59/mi²

9 Yachigoya 62/mi²

10 Hanawa 63/mi²

11 Koori 83/mi²

12 Inawashiro 91/mi²

13 Funehikimachi-funehiki 101/mi²

14 Ono-niimachi 150/mi²

15 Yamakiya 158/mi²

16 Tanagura 161/mi²

17 Aizu-misato Machi 178/mi²

18 Tamura 199/mi²

19 Kitakata 216/mi²

20 Kumakura 216/mi²

21 Tamanoi 225/mi²

22 Namie 254/mi²

23 Kitasugama 256/mi²

24 Asakawa 272/mi²

25 Shirakawa 292/mi²

26 Bange 319/mi²

27 Izumizaki 335/mi²

28 Nihommatsu 350/mi²

29 Iwaki 361/mi²

30 Minami-Sōma 383/mi²

31 Ishikawa 421/mi²

32 Date 423/mi²

33 Sōma 457/mi²

34 Fujita 475/mi²

35 Yabuki 563/mi²

36 Miharu 622/mi²

37 Yanagawamachi-saiwaichō 650/mi²

38 Sukagawa 695/mi²

39 Aizu-Wakamatsu 799/mi²

40 Kasaishi 846/mi²

41 Motomiya 890/mi²

42 Fukushima 993/mi²

43 Kōriyama 1,121/mi²

44 Hobaramachi 1,512/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Fukushima offer spacious living with more land per resident. Iizakamachi has just 20 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 Iizakamachi, there are only 20 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 1,376,711 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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