Least Dense in Kumamoto

Top 41 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Kumamoto

1 Ushibukamachi 10/mi²

2 Hondomachi-hondo 24/mi²

3 Amakusa 48/mi²

4 Yamada 55/mi²

5 Tomioka 56/mi²

6 Takamori 65/mi²

7 Taragi 75/mi²

8 Sashiki 103/mi²

9 Uekimachi-mōno 109/mi²

10 Ōyanomachi-noboritate 115/mi²

11 Miyahara 128/mi²

12 Samata 169/mi²

13 Nakamatsu 178/mi²

14 Mendahigashi 178/mi²

15 Aso 186/mi²

16 Matsubase 187/mi²

17 Nagaoda 210/mi²

18 Kawahara 224/mi²

19 Kinoenishi 227/mi²

20 Mifune 246/mi²

21 Honmachi 313/mi²

22 Hitoyoshi 318/mi²

23 Sekimachi 325/mi²

24 Iwashita 334/mi²

25 Wakasu 347/mi²

26 Yamaga 424/mi²

27 Uki 429/mi²

28 Kikuchi 463/mi²

29 Minamata 467/mi²

30 Konoha 501/mi²

31 Tamana 614/mi²

32 Ōzu 920/mi²

33 Uejima 990/mi²

34 Shimada 1,021/mi²

35 Uto 1,307/mi²

36 Arao 1,387/mi²

37 Okino 1,762/mi²

38 Kotō 1,866/mi²

39 Nagasu 2,150/mi²

40 Kōshi 2,447/mi²

41 Kumamoto 4,913/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Kumamoto offer spacious living with more land per resident. Ushibukamachi has just 10 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 Ushibukamachi, there are only 10 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 2,888,953 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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