Least Dense in Mie

Top 32 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Mie

1 Sawara 25/mi²

2 Minamiise 29/mi²

3 Kawage 32/mi²

4 Kihoku 33/mi²

5 Saki 35/mi²

6 Aoyama-hane 41/mi²

7 Toba 44/mi²

8 Shimo-ichigi 48/mi²

9 Hisai-motomachi 75/mi²

10 Kumano 113/mi²

11 Ueno-ebisumachi 217/mi²

12 Owase 227/mi²

13 Saikū 245/mi²

14 Ōka 250/mi²

15 Fujisato 295/mi²

16 Iga 313/mi²

17 Matsusaka 328/mi²

18 Inabe 525/mi²

19 Kameyama 676/mi²

20 Shima 691/mi²

21 Toyoda 808/mi²

22 Tamaru 827/mi²

23 Tsu 1,000/mi²

24 Komono 1,005/mi²

25 Ise 1,536/mi²

26 Nabari 1,537/mi²

27 Kuwana 1,575/mi²

28 Tōin 2,553/mi²

29 Suzuka 2,606/mi²

30 Yokkaichi 3,832/mi²

31 Asahi 4,206/mi²

32 Udono 9,298/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Mie offer spacious living with more land per resident. Sawara has just 25 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 Sawara, there are only 25 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 1,122,319 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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