Least Dense in Kagoshima

Top 49 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Kagoshima

1 Miyanoura 5/mi²

2 Seisui 8/mi²

3 Koseda 8/mi²

4 Nakanokami 9/mi²

5 Akaren 9/mi²

6 Chabana 9/mi²

7 Minamisatsuma 10/mi²

8 China 10/mi²

9 Nejime-kawaminan 12/mi²

10 Isen 14/mi²

11 Wadomari 15/mi²

12 Tokuwase 18/mi²

13 Amagi 20/mi²

14 Nōkan 26/mi²

15 Maeda 39/mi²

16 Takanosu 44/mi²

17 Shiromoto 63/mi²

18 Ijūin 80/mi²

19 Sueyoshichō-ninokata 86/mi²

20 Kurino 114/mi²

21 Tsuruda 124/mi²

22 Kushikino 135/mi²

23 Hamanoichi 136/mi²

24 Ōkuchi-shinohara 137/mi²

25 Soo 144/mi²

26 Minamikyushu 149/mi²

27 Umeki 149/mi²

28 Isa 149/mi²

29 Shibushi 155/mi²

30 Ichikikushikino 160/mi²

31 Kajiki 167/mi²

32 Tatsugō 190/mi²

33 Kawahigashi 199/mi²

34 Kokubu-matsuki 200/mi²

35 Nishinoomote 225/mi²

36 Tarumizu 306/mi²

37 Ōsaki 347/mi²

38 Amami 348/mi²

39 Sendai 350/mi²

40 Izumi 408/mi²

41 Kirishima 425/mi²

42 Akune 485/mi²

43 Aira 556/mi²

44 Kanoya 584/mi²

45 Ibusuki 679/mi²

46 Makurazaki 761/mi²

47 Naze 839/mi²

48 Kaseda-shirakame 1,071/mi²

49 Kagoshima 2,817/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Kagoshima offer spacious living with more land per resident. Miyanoura has just 5 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 Miyanoura, there are only 5 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 5,969,679 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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