Least Dense in Nagano

Top 50 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Nagano

1 Nagawa 21/mi²

2 Kiso 50/mi²

3 Komaba 63/mi²

4 Kamimaruko 87/mi²

5 Ōmachi 88/mi²

6 Takanomachi 93/mi²

7 Ashida 100/mi²

8 Hirao 111/mi²

9 Hakuba 127/mi²

10 Kashiwabara 131/mi²

11 Nakayama 139/mi²

12 Fujimi 162/mi²

13 Ajima 181/mi²

14 Mure 190/mi²

15 Toyoshina 203/mi²

16 Ichiba 204/mi²

17 Kamikatagiri 225/mi²

18 Hotaka 243/mi²

19 Iijima 257/mi²

20 Iiyama 257/mi²

21 Ina 264/mi²

22 Tatsuno 290/mi²

23 Nakazawa 296/mi²

24 Shiojiri 300/mi²

25 Miyada 358/mi²

26 Karuizawa 366/mi²

27 Miyota 378/mi²

28 Iida 399/mi²

29 Komagane 503/mi²

30 Chino 548/mi²

31 Yamabuki 556/mi²

32 Minamiminowa 566/mi²

33 Sakaki 575/mi²

34 Kinoshita 575/mi²

35 Saku 606/mi²

36 Ikeda 631/mi²

37 Matsumoto 638/mi²

38 Shimosuwa 646/mi²

39 Kamitakeda 654/mi²

40 Tōmi 695/mi²

41 Azumino 736/mi²

42 Ueda 739/mi²

43 Suzaka 935/mi²

44 Nagano 974/mi²

45 Nakano 985/mi²

46 Chikuma 1,116/mi²

47 Suwa 1,162/mi²

48 Komoro 1,216/mi²

49 Obuse 1,444/mi²

50 Okaya 1,652/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Nagano offer spacious living with more land per resident. Nagawa has just 21 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 Nagawa, there are only 21 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 1,334,533 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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