Least Dense in Hyōgo

Top 49 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Hyōgo

1 Shirahamachō-usazakiminami 31/mi²

2 Fukura 36/mi²

3 Kasumi 39/mi²

4 Hamasaka 41/mi²

5 Yonedacho Sendo 64/mi²

6 Yamazakichō-nakabirose 74/mi²

7 Minamiawaji 87/mi²

8 Shisō 104/mi²

9 Kamikawa 114/mi²

10 Sayō 134/mi²

11 Awaji 135/mi²

12 Yabu 136/mi²

13 Wadayama 152/mi²

14 Tamba-Sasayama 202/mi²

15 Sasayama 204/mi²

16 Kajiya 224/mi²

17 Yashiro 244/mi²

18 Kamigōri 266/mi²

19 Tamba 280/mi²

20 Tanba 283/mi²

21 Toyooka 291/mi²

22 Tatsunochō-tominaga 308/mi²

23 Amaji 321/mi²

24 Katō 460/mi²

25 Kimokawa 534/mi²

26 Tatsuno 571/mi²

27 Sumoto 598/mi²

28 Kasai 633/mi²

29 Nishitawara 672/mi²

30 Nishiwaki 756/mi²

31 Aioi 812/mi²

32 Higashinozoe 919/mi²

33 Kariya 1,062/mi²

34 Miki 1,107/mi²

35 Ono 1,327/mi²

36 Sandachō 1,637/mi²

37 Inami 2,332/mi²

38 Himeji 2,571/mi²

39 Takasago 2,990/mi²

40 Ikaruga 3,225/mi²

41 Kakogawachō-honmachi 5,079/mi²

42 Takarazuka 5,760/mi²

43 Nishinomiya 6,206/mi²

44 Kobe 7,153/mi²

45 Kawanishi 7,521/mi²

46 Ashiya 13,173/mi²

47 Akashi 15,912/mi²

48 Itami 17,274/mi²

49 Amagasaki 23,825/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Hyōgo offer spacious living with more land per resident. Shirahamachō-usazakiminami has just 31 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 Shirahamachō-usazakiminami, there are only 31 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 900,756 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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