Least Dense in Shizuoka

Top 44 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Shizuoka

1 Kanbara 10/mi²

2 Minato 18/mi²

3 Toi 22/mi²

4 Tanokuchi 27/mi²

5 Ōyama 49/mi²

6 Nishina 64/mi²

7 Shuzenji 70/mi²

8 Omaezaki 70/mi²

9 Inatori 80/mi²

10 Kawazu-ikadaba 94/mi²

11 Arai 136/mi²

12 Kōchi 185/mi²

13 Matsuzaki 200/mi²

14 Oyama 211/mi²

15 Izu 218/mi²

16 Mori 354/mi²

17 Sumiyoshi 409/mi²

18 Maruobara 425/mi²

19 Shimoda 529/mi²

20 Shizuoka 566/mi²

21 Hamamatsu 604/mi²

22 Shimada 785/mi²

23 Kanaya 816/mi²

24 Fujinomiya 882/mi²

25 Kamizawa 904/mi²

26 Susono 960/mi²

27 Kakegawa 1,150/mi²

28 Gotemba 1,151/mi²

29 Sagara 1,155/mi²

30 Kikugawa 1,189/mi²

31 Izunokuni 1,330/mi²

32 Itō 1,435/mi²

33 Atami 1,435/mi²

34 Nakatogari 1,575/mi²

35 Kosai 1,788/mi²

36 Fujieda 1,936/mi²

37 Fukuroi 2,113/mi²

38 Yaizu 2,203/mi²

39 Fuji 2,595/mi²

40 Numazu 2,625/mi²

41 Iwata 2,631/mi²

42 Hamakita 3,368/mi²

43 Mishima 4,496/mi²

44 Fushimi 9,112/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Shizuoka offer spacious living with more land per resident. Kanbara 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 Kanbara, there are only 10 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 2,670,345 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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