Least Dense in Kumamoto

Top 38 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Kumamoto

1 Yamada 55/mi²
2 Tomioka 56/mi²
3 Takamori 65/mi²
4 Taragi 75/mi²
5 Sashiki 103/mi²
6 Uekimachi-mōno 109/mi²
8 Miyahara 128/mi²
9 Samata 169/mi²
10 Aso 171/mi²
11 Nakamatsu 178/mi²
12 Mendahigashi 178/mi²
13 Matsubase 187/mi²
14 Nagaoda 210/mi²
15 Kawahara 224/mi²
16 Kinoenishi 227/mi²
17 Mifune 246/mi²
18 Honmachi 313/mi²
19 Hitoyoshi 318/mi²
20 Sekimachi 325/mi²
21 Iwashita 334/mi²
22 Wakasu 347/mi²
23 Minamata 367/mi²
24 Yamaga 421/mi²
25 Uki 429/mi²
26 Kikuchi 430/mi²
27 Konoha 501/mi²
28 Tamana 614/mi²
29 Ōzu 914/mi²
30 Uejima 990/mi²
31 Shimada 1,021/mi²
32 Uto 1,255/mi²
33 Arao 1,387/mi²
34 Okino 1,762/mi²
35 Kotō 1,866/mi²
36 Nagasu 2,040/mi²
37 Kōshi 2,447/mi²
38 Kumamoto 4,910/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Kumamoto offer spacious living with more land per resident. Yamada has just 55 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 Yamada, there are only 55 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 509,940 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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